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Emmet Downs Road

QLDUnclassified road6.6 km15 segments
2.4Sports
6.2Safety
6.6 kmTotal length
15Segments
15Grey spot segments
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Emmet Downs Road is a 7 km unsealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.1/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 15 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.3
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 15 segments
15
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure56%
Night driving risk54%
Wind exposure47%
Sun glare risk39%
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
-99.00IRI m/km

Coverage: 20% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 15 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96318462Unpaved0.10 km2.43.94.0#96318461Unpaved0.09 km2.44.54.0#96318448Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#96318449Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#96318450Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#96318451Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96318452Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96318453Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96318454Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96318455Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96318456Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96318457Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#96318458Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#96318459Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96318460Unpaved0.41 km2.45.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/emmet-downs-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 Emmet Downs Road?+

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

Is Emmet Downs Road sealed?+

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

Is Emmet Downs Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Emmet Downs Road scores 4.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Emmet Downs Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Emmet Downs Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Emmet Downs Road scores 5.1/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Emmet Downs Road?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Emmet Downs 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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