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Coonaberry Creek Road

QLDTertiary road23.8 km49 segments
4.0Sports
23.8 kmTotal length
49Segments
1Recorded crashes
48Grey spot segments
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Coonaberry Creek Road is a 24 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 49 segments
Fair (4-6)51%Poor (<4)49%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.3
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 49 segments· 24 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
48
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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
7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure36%
Night driving risk52%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk84%
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 49 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96455821Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.6#96455819Asphalt0.50 km5.17.78.4#96455817Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.2#96455824Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.2#96455797Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#96455806Asphalt0.50 km4.97.48.1#96455802Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#96455828Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#96455827Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#96455832Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#96455820Asphalt0.50 km4.87.28.0#96455825Asphalt0.50 km4.87.27.8#96455796Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#96455804Asphalt0.50 km4.87.27.9#96455816Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.9#96455794Asphalt0.50 km4.77.18.0#96455815Asphalt0.50 km4.77.07.8#96455831Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.4#96455790Asphalt0.50 km4.66.97.6#96455781Asphalt0.50 km4.46.77.3#96455782Asphalt0.50 km4.26.47.2#96455808Asphalt0.50 km4.26.27.2#96455833Asphalt0.50 km4.26.27.0#96455807Asphalt0.50 km4.16.16.9#96455798Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.9#96455783Asphalt0.50 km3.96.06.4#96455818Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.6#96455805Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96455822Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.5#96455826Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.5#96455829Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96455823Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96455795Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.5#96455830Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96455803Asphalt0.13 km3.85.66.5#96455834Asphalt0.22 km3.85.56.4#96455809Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96455799Asphalt0.43 km3.75.56.5#96455791Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.4#96455801Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.2#96455800Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.4#96455789Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2#96455793Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2#96455792Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.0#96455787Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#96455784Asphalt0.50 km3.55.06.0#96455785Asphalt0.50 km3.55.06.0#96455788Asphalt0.50 km3.55.06.0#96455786Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/coonaberry-creek-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 Coonaberry Creek Road?+

Coonaberry Creek Road is approximately 24 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Coonaberry Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Coonaberry Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Coonaberry Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Coonaberry Creek Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Coonaberry Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Coonaberry Creek Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Coonaberry Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Coonaberry Creek Road scores 6.9/10 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 Coonaberry Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 48 grey spots on Coonaberry Creek 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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