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Dip Road

QLDUnclassified road4.0 km9 segments
2.4Sports
5.7Safety
4.0 kmTotal length
9Segments
2Recorded crashes
7Grey spot segments
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Dip Road is a 4 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 9 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed10%Unsealed90%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 9 segments· 24 years of data
2
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
7
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

33%

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
5.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure71%
Night driving risk67%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk51%
Wildlife strike risk10%

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
4.25IRI m/km

Coverage: 11% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 22 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96373114Asphalt0.16 km8.18.18.2#96373113Asphalt0.07 km5.45.25.9#96707598Asphalt0.08 km5.04.75.5#96707597Asphalt0.06 km4.94.75.6#96373116Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.4#96373115Asphalt0.03 km4.54.34.9#96373117Asphalt0.22 km4.54.34.9#97418924Asphalt0.01 km3.75.46.3#96317087-0.14 km3.33.43.7#96722862Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96722863Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#96894083Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#96894084Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96894085Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96722864Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0#96894086Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0#96721648Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96721649Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0#96721650Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#96721651Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96721652Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96721653Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/dip-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 Dip Road?+

Dip Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dip Road sealed?+

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

Is Dip Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Dip Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Dip Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Dip Road?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Dip 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: 24 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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