Dau Road

QLDResidential road1.4 km8 segments

7.2Sports

1.4 kmTotal length

8Segments

2Recorded crashes

Dau Road is a 1.4 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 8 segments

Excellent (8+)59%Good (6-8)8%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 5.3 - 6.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed94%Unsealed7%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.9

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 8 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

100%

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 roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.26IRI m/km

Coverage: 40% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 10 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142121315Asphalt0.50 km8.58.58.5 #142121310Asphalt0.35 km8.18.18.1 #142121321Asphalt0.09 km6.56.46.8 #142121311Asphalt0.11 km6.36.16.7 #142121312Asphalt0.07 km5.55.26.1 #142121313Asphalt0.30 km5.45.15.9 #142121316Asphalt0.01 km5.35.05.8 #142121314Asphalt0.08 km5.35.05.8 #142121309Asphalt0.03 km5.14.85.4 #142845529Unpaved0.11 km4.05.34.0

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 Dau Road?+

Dau Road is approximately 1.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dau Road sealed?+

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

Is Dau Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Dau Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Dau Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Dau Road scores 7.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Dau Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Dau Road scores 7.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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