Emmerson Road

QLDResidential road6.7 km14 segments

5.4Sports

6.7 kmTotal length

14Segments

2Recorded crashes

12Grey spot segments

Emmerson Road is a 7 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 14 segments

Good (6-8)7%Fair (4-6)86%Poor (<4)7%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 5.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

Curviness

8.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 14 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

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.

Segments

Top 14 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96564894-0.50 km7.07.26.5 #96564900-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #96564893-0.35 km5.86.25.5 #96564901-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #96564899-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #96564903-0.35 km5.65.95.3 #96564898-0.46 km5.45.75.2 #96564896-0.50 km5.45.75.1 #96564895-0.50 km5.45.65.1 #96564902-0.50 km5.15.44.9 #96564890-0.50 km5.05.24.8 #96564892-0.50 km4.95.24.8 #96564891-0.50 km4.95.14.7 #96564897-0.50 km2.92.93.0

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 Emmerson Road?+

Emmerson Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Emmerson Road sealed?+

No. Emmerson Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Emmerson Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Emmerson Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Emmerson Road in a caravan?+

With care. Emmerson Road scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Emmerson Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Emmerson Road scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Emmerson Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Emmerson 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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