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English Road

QLDResidential road3.7 km10 segments
6.7Sports
3.7 kmTotal length
10Segments
6Recorded crashes
5Grey spot segments
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English Road is a 4 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for caravans with highly technical corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 10 segments
Good (6-8)70%Fair (4-6)20%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 7.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed54%Unsealed47%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.4
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots5 of 10 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 10 segments· 24 years of data
6
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
5
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

22%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

28%

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 20 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96656207Asphalt0.50 km8.18.28.3#96656208Asphalt0.45 km8.18.28.3#96819880Paved0.38 km7.67.67.6#96819879Paved0.50 km7.57.57.5#96819878Paved0.50 km7.37.37.4#96819882Paved0.50 km7.37.37.2#96819881Paved0.50 km7.37.37.2#96339866-0.24 km6.16.45.9#96819883Paved0.05 km6.05.76.0#96339864-0.50 km5.76.05.6#96819877Paved0.50 km5.24.95.7#96656206Gravel0.34 km4.06.54.0#96656205Gravel0.33 km4.06.54.0#97000578Unpaved0.27 km4.06.54.0#96656196Gravel0.15 km4.06.54.0#96656204Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0#96656189Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0#96656191Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0#96656193Gravel0.04 km3.83.94.0#96339865-0.01 km3.53.63.9
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/english-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 English Road?+

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

Is English Road sealed?+

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

Is English Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. English Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive English Road in a caravan?+

Yes. English Road scores 6.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is English Road good for an EV?+

Yes. English Road scores 6.6/10 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 English Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on English 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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