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Dowling Street

QLDPrimary road0.8 km7 segments
2.7Sports
0.8 kmTotal length
7Segments
3Recorded crashes
19Grey spot segments

Dowling Street is a 1 km sealed primary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 4.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

7-day forecast

Vehicle scores
2.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 7 segments
Fair (4-6)36%Poor (<4)64%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed73%Unsealed27%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
8.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classPrimary road
5.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
5.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
3.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 7 segments· 24 years of data
3
Total crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
19
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

20%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

40%

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
4.87IRI m/km

Coverage: 95% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/dowling-street-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Dowling%20Street&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Dowling Street?+

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

Is Dowling Street sealed?+

Yes. Dowling Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Dowling Street good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Dowling Street scores 3.9/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Dowling Street in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Dowling Street scores 3.5/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Dowling Street?+

Contour has identified 19 grey spots on Dowling Street - 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.