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Giles Road

QLDUnclassified road2.9 km12 segments
3.3Sports
7.3Safety
2.9 kmTotal length
12Segments
22Recorded crashes

Giles Road is a 2.9 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 12 segments
Fair (4-6)9%Poor (<4)91%

Sports score IQR: 3.3 - 3.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed51%Unsealed49%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
4.4
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
3.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
6.7
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
6.7
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 exposureModerate
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 12 segments· 24 years of data
22
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
7
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots
Last 5 years
1
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
QLD avg: 0.269 crashes/km/yrThis road: 3.350Above average

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

8%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

15%

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 exposure46%
Night driving risk59%
Wind exposure59%
Sun glare risk97%
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
3.73IRI m/km

Coverage: 26% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
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 Giles Road?+

Giles Road is approximately 2.9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Giles Road sealed?+

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

Is Giles Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Giles Road scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Giles Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Giles Road scores 3.8/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.