Cooloolabin Road

QLDTertiary road11.9 km42 segments

4.6Sports

11.9 kmTotal length

42Segments

26Recorded crashes

29Grey spot segments

Cooloolabin Road is a 12 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores

4.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 42 segments

Excellent (8+)2%Good (6-8)2%Fair (4-6)57%Poor (<4)39%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed69%Unsealed31%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

7.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 42 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

10%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

27%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure56%

Night driving risk67%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk81%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 44 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96428438Asphalt0.20 km7.47.37.7 #96428439Asphalt0.11 km6.56.37.0 #97302131Asphalt0.44 km5.78.79.5 #97302134Asphalt0.50 km5.78.79.5 #97302133Asphalt0.50 km5.78.79.5 #96309964Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96309963Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96309959Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96428436Asphalt0.15 km5.65.36.1 #96309965Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4 #96309961Asphalt0.50 km5.58.59.3 #96428440Asphalt0.06 km5.55.26.1 #97302130Asphalt0.43 km5.48.49.2 #97302128Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #97302132Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96309960Asphalt0.28 km5.38.18.8 #97302135Asphalt0.46 km5.28.08.7 #96428437Asphalt0.01 km4.94.65.1 #96428441Asphalt0.09 km4.94.65.1 #96309966Asphalt0.19 km4.87.38.1 #96309969Asphalt0.35 km4.87.28.1 #96309968Asphalt0.15 km4.56.88.0 #96309970Asphalt0.14 km4.46.67.7 #96309962Asphalt0.13 km4.36.57.6 #97302136Asphalt0.03 km4.26.27.5 #96309967Asphalt0.04 km4.05.97.1 #97139875Asphalt0.16 km4.05.96.8 #96309971Asphalt0.22 km3.95.66.7 #97139876Asphalt0.03 km3.75.46.6 #97139874Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.2 #97302129Asphalt0.00 km3.45.05.9 #97138573Concrete0.01 km3.34.85.7 #97138569Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #97302124Gravel0.19 km2.46.04.0 #97302126Gravel0.04 km2.44.84.0 #97138572Gravel0.09 km2.46.04.0 #97302125Gravel0.43 km2.46.04.0 #97138571Gravel0.43 km2.46.04.0 #97302123Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #97302121Gravel0.19 km2.46.04.0 #97138570Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #97302122Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96993341Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0 #97302127Gravel0.13 km2.45.24.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/cooloolabin-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Cooloolabin Road?+

Cooloolabin Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cooloolabin Road sealed?+

Yes. Cooloolabin Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Cooloolabin Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Cooloolabin Road scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Cooloolabin Road in a caravan?+

With care. Cooloolabin Road scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Cooloolabin Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Cooloolabin Road scores 7.1/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Cooloolabin Road?+

Contour has identified 29 grey spots on Cooloolabin Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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