Forest Hills Drive

QLDTertiary road3.1 km9 segments

4.1Sports

7.3Safety

3.1 kmTotal length

9Segments

13Recorded crashes

Forest Hills Drive is a 3.1 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and solid surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores

4.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 9 segments

Fair (4-6)45%Poor (<4)55%

Sports score IQR: 3.5 - 4.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed27%Unsealed73%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

6.1

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

Curviness

4.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.9

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

Road classTertiary road

8.9

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.6

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 9 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

22%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

21%

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

Wet road exposure48%

Night driving risk54%

Wind exposure62%

Sun glare risk77%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 16 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142491181Paved0.36 km8.18.18.2 #142306883Paved0.19 km7.37.37.2 #142306884Paved0.06 km5.35.15.8 #142306882Paved0.02 km5.04.85.8 #142138630-0.50 km5.07.98.4 #142138629-0.50 km5.07.98.4 #142220095Paved0.06 km4.54.35.0 #142171401Asphalt0.41 km4.56.87.7 #142753339-0.25 km3.96.36.7 #142753355-0.27 km3.75.66.4 #142753354-0.50 km3.75.66.3 #142753356-0.12 km3.55.46.2 #142793907-0.13 km3.55.46.2 #142793908-0.09 km3.45.26.0 #142138632-0.49 km3.35.05.9 #142138631-0.08 km3.04.55.1

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 Forest Hills Drive?+

Forest Hills Drive is approximately 3.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Forest Hills Drive sealed?+

Yes. Forest Hills Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Forest Hills Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Forest Hills Drive scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Forest Hills Drive in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Forest Hills Drive scores 3.7/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Forest Hills Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Forest Hills Drive scores 7.1/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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