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Cottesloe Drive

QLDSecondary road2.1 km13 segments
5.8Sports
7.2Safety
2.1 kmTotal length
13Segments
155Recorded crashes
16Grey spot segments

Cottesloe Drive is a 2 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo
5.8/10
SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña
5.5/10
MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas
6.6/10
VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía
4.9/10
4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road
7.1/10
VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados
Distribución de calidad de tramos
Puntaje Deportivo - 13 tramos
Excelente (8+)9%Bueno (6-8)26%Aceptable (4-6)42%Malo (<4)23%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 5.4 - 6.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Desglose del puntaje
Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos
Firme
10.0
Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.
Sinuosidad
0.1
Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.
Velocidad
7.0
Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.
Clase de víaSecondary road
8.0
Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.
Tráfico
7.0
Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.
Desnivel
7.0
Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.
Historial de accidentes
Agregado en 13 tramos· 24 años de datos
155
Accidentes totales
0
Víctimas mortales
42
Heridos graves
16
Zonas grises

Fuente: datos de accidentes estatales vinculados a la geometría vial. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite de velocidad.

¿Cuándo es arriesgada esta carretera?
Condiciones de accidente - porcentaje de accidentes registrados por circunstancia

Accidentes en firme mojado

Accidentes ocurridos en condiciones húmedas

13%

Accidentes nocturnos

Accidentes ocurridos tras el anochecer

29%

Basado en 24 años de registros de accidentes vinculados a la geometría vial. Desglose de accidentes (noche, mojado, fines de semana): datos VIC 2012-2024. Otros estados muestran solo conteos agregados.

Entorno vial
Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima
7.2/10 puntaje de seguridad - más alto es más seguro
Exposición firme mojado47%
Riesgo de conducción nocturna54%
Exposición al viento58%
Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar64%
Riesgo de impacto con fauna10%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
2.35IRI m/km

Coverage: 21% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 73 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97082746Asphalt0.16 km8.78.68.7#96482296Asphalt0.39 km8.48.38.4#97082744Asphalt0.50 km8.38.38.3#97082745Asphalt0.17 km8.28.18.4#97082748Asphalt0.27 km8.28.28.2#96415255Asphalt0.47 km7.57.37.7#96898541Asphalt0.25 km7.37.37.2#96898537Asphalt0.19 km7.27.27.3#96821962Asphalt0.08 km7.26.97.4#96821963Asphalt0.16 km7.17.07.5#97215551Asphalt0.19 km7.06.87.2#96898542Asphalt0.15 km6.76.66.9#97131757Asphalt0.16 km6.66.57.1#96415262Asphalt0.18 km6.56.26.8#97082747Asphalt0.28 km6.36.06.7#97421927Asphalt0.05 km6.36.06.8#96898538Asphalt0.12 km6.16.06.5#97082743Asphalt0.05 km6.15.86.3#97421928Asphalt0.04 km6.15.86.7#96415253Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7#97215549Asphalt0.02 km6.15.86.7#97215548Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7#96874445Asphalt0.05 km6.05.86.6#97421923Asphalt0.03 km6.05.76.6#97215552Asphalt0.08 km6.05.76.6#97218531Asphalt0.03 km6.05.76.6#96482297Asphalt0.02 km6.05.76.6#96279880Asphalt0.05 km6.05.56.1#96415259Asphalt0.22 km5.95.56.1#96415256Asphalt0.08 km5.85.56.3#96415258Asphalt0.14 km5.85.56.3#97215550Asphalt0.04 km5.85.56.3#97421929Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.3#97081376Asphalt0.04 km5.85.56.3#97421926Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.3#97215553Asphalt0.08 km5.85.56.3#96874447Asphalt0.04 km5.85.56.3#96898535Asphalt0.14 km5.85.66.2#97131756Asphalt0.14 km5.75.66.3#96898539Asphalt0.11 km5.75.55.8#96279873Asphalt0.10 km5.65.25.9#97421922Asphalt0.04 km5.55.25.9#96874443Asphalt0.02 km5.55.25.9#96898540Asphalt0.07 km5.55.46.0#97218532Asphalt0.03 km5.55.25.9#97442575Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6#96415254Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6#96415257Asphalt0.02 km5.45.05.6#97442574Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6#97421932Asphalt0.02 km5.45.05.6#97131754Asphalt0.08 km5.45.25.8#97131755Asphalt0.05 km5.14.95.8#96898536Asphalt0.06 km5.04.85.4#97131758Asphalt0.04 km5.04.85.7#96061194Asphalt0.01 km4.84.55.4#96898543Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.4#96898534Asphalt0.11 km4.54.34.9#96898533Asphalt0.05 km4.54.34.9#96898022Asphalt0.03 km4.44.25.0#97131753Asphalt0.02 km4.34.14.7#97081375Asphalt0.08 km3.95.97.0#96898021Asphalt0.03 km3.93.64.2#96821964Asphalt0.03 km3.85.77.1#96279874Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.1#96874444Asphalt0.07 km3.75.66.8#96417364Asphalt0.02 km3.55.36.7#96415252Asphalt0.02 km3.55.36.7#96279878Asphalt0.05 km3.55.36.7#96116089Asphalt0.01 km3.55.16.1#96116088Asphalt0.04 km3.24.96.3#97354041Asphalt0.02 km3.14.65.6#97354040Asphalt0.02 km3.14.65.6#97354042Asphalt0.02 km3.04.65.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 Cottesloe Drive?+

Cottesloe Drive is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cottesloe Drive sealed?+

Yes. Cottesloe Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Cottesloe Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Cottesloe Drive scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Cottesloe Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Cottesloe Drive scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Cottesloe Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Cottesloe Drive scores 6.6/10 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 Cottesloe Drive?+

Contour has identified 16 grey spots on Cottesloe Drive - 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.