Fingerboard Road

QLDSecondary road24.5 km54 segments

7.5Sports

24.5 kmTotal length

54Segments

54Grey spot segments

Fingerboard Road is a 24 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 54 segments

Excellent (8+)37%Good (6-8)56%Fair (4-6)7%

Sports score IQR: 6.5 - 8.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed94%Unsealed6%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

5.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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 54 segments· 24 years of data

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

14%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

35%

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

7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure43%

Night driving risk50%

Wind exposure47%

Sun glare risk90%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

2.63IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 61 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#97365488Paved0.50 km8.68.58.4 #97365491Paved0.50 km8.68.48.4 #96255847Paved0.50 km8.58.48.5 #96255853Paved0.39 km8.48.38.3 #96255840Paved0.50 km8.48.38.4 #96255839Paved0.50 km8.48.38.4 #96255842Paved0.50 km8.48.38.2 #96255858Paved0.50 km8.38.28.2 #97365489Paved0.50 km8.38.18.1 #97365490Paved0.50 km8.28.18.1 #97365492Paved0.50 km8.28.18.3 #96255846Paved0.50 km8.28.18.1 #96255854Paved0.50 km8.28.18.2 #96255850Paved0.50 km8.28.08.1 #96255838Paved0.50 km8.28.08.1 #96255844Paved0.50 km8.18.08.2 #96255855Paved0.50 km8.17.87.9 #96255856Paved0.50 km8.07.87.9 #96255870Paved0.50 km8.07.88.1 #96255859Paved0.50 km8.07.87.9 #96255849Paved0.45 km8.07.87.9 #96255869Paved0.50 km7.97.77.8 #96255865Paved0.50 km7.67.37.6 #96255841Paved0.50 km7.67.37.5 #96255860Paved0.50 km7.57.37.5 #96255857Paved0.50 km7.57.27.3 #97395212Paved0.11 km7.57.27.7 #97365500Paved0.16 km7.47.17.6 #97365493Paved0.50 km7.47.17.2 #96255861Paved0.50 km7.37.07.3 #96255845Paved0.50 km7.27.07.1 #96255862Paved0.50 km7.26.97.5 #96283163-0.40 km7.27.57.0 #96255843Paved0.50 km7.26.97.4 #96255852Paved0.50 km7.06.86.8 #96255837Paved0.50 km7.06.67.0 #97365498Paved0.50 km7.06.66.9 #97395211Paved0.04 km6.96.57.3 #97365496Paved0.50 km6.86.66.6 #96255868Paved0.50 km6.86.46.7 #96283127-0.35 km6.77.06.4 #96255848Paved0.50 km6.66.26.7 #97365495Paved0.50 km6.56.16.7 #96255864Paved0.50 km6.56.16.6 #96255866Paved0.50 km6.56.16.8 #97365494Paved0.50 km6.46.16.6 #97365487Paved0.37 km6.25.86.4 #96255851Paved0.50 km6.25.96.3 #96255863Paved0.37 km6.15.76.3 #97365486Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3 #96255867Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3 #96283162-0.22 km6.16.45.9 #97365499Paved0.23 km6.15.86.4 #96255871Paved0.50 km6.05.56.1 #97365497Paved0.15 km6.05.56.1 #96255872Paved0.23 km5.85.56.0 #96255836Paved0.50 km5.85.45.8 #96283129-0.17 km5.25.45.1 #96283164-0.25 km4.24.24.4 #96283161-0.02 km3.63.84.1 #96283128-0.09 km3.43.53.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/fingerboard-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Fingerboard%20Road&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 Fingerboard Road?+

Fingerboard Road is approximately 24 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Fingerboard Road sealed?+

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

Is Fingerboard Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Fingerboard Road scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Fingerboard Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Fingerboard Road scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Fingerboard Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Fingerboard Road scores 7.5/10 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 Fingerboard Road?+

Contour has identified 54 grey spots on Fingerboard 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: 22 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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