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Day Road

QLDResidential road2.0 km5 segments
7.2Sports
7.5Safety
2.0 kmTotal length
5Segments
5Grey spot segments
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Day Road is a 2 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars and EVs.

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Vehicle scores
7.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 5 segments
Good (6-8)80%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 7.2 - 7.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed18%Unsealed82%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 5 segments· 24 years of data
5
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

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

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 environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure39%
Night driving risk52%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk43%
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 26 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97270445-0.50 km7.37.67.2#97270436-0.50 km7.37.67.2#97270427-0.32 km7.27.57.0#97270443-0.50 km7.27.57.0#97315843Asphalt0.16 km6.96.86.9#96138655Asphalt0.14 km5.75.66.1#96328320Asphalt0.19 km4.87.48.2#96138656Asphalt0.11 km4.84.55.4#97315838Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.4#96328318Asphalt0.50 km4.66.87.5#97315844Asphalt0.02 km4.54.34.9#97106963-0.23 km4.26.46.8#97106956-0.38 km4.26.47.0#97270447-0.23 km3.93.94.1#96403010-0.25 km3.63.63.7#97106957-0.50 km3.65.75.6#96403011-0.29 km3.53.53.4#96328319Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#97106955-0.50 km2.94.54.8#97106961-0.50 km2.64.04.3#97106962-0.50 km2.64.04.3#97106960-0.50 km2.64.04.3#97106958-0.50 km2.64.04.3#97106959-0.50 km2.64.04.3#97169312Unpaved0.16 km2.43.84.0#97169311Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/day-road-qld-2Road 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 Day Road?+

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

Is Day Road sealed?+

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

Is Day Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Day Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Day Road in a caravan?+

With care. Day Road scores 4.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Day Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Day Road scores 7.0/10 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 Day Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Day 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: 23 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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