Glenlyon Dam Road

QLDSecondary road27.1 km62 segments

7.2Sports

7.9Safety

27.1 kmTotal length

62Segments

3Recorded crashes

1Grey spot segments

Glenlyon Dam Road is a 27 km secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and motorcycles and sports cars.

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Puntajes por vehículo

7.2/10

SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña

7.5/10

MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas

7.9/10

VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía

6.6/10

4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road

7.6/10

VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados

Distribución de calidad de tramos

Puntaje Deportivo - 62 tramos

Excelente (8+)46%Bueno (6-8)30%Aceptable (4-6)20%Malo (<4)4%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 6.0 - 8.3

Desglose del puntaje

Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos

Firme

10.0

Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.

Sinuosidad

5.8

Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.

Velocidad

10.0

Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.

Clase de víaSecondary road

8.2

Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.

Tráfico

7.4

Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.

Desnivel

5.8

Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 62 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

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.

Historial de accidentes

Agregado en 62 tramos· 24 años de datos

Accidentes totales

Víctimas mortales

Heridos graves

Zonas grises

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.269 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.087▼ Roads.detail.belowStateAverage

Fuente: datos de accidentes estatales vinculados a la geometría vial. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite de velocidad.

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Condiciones de accidente - porcentaje de accidentes registrados por circunstancia

Accidentes en firme mojado

Accidentes ocurridos en condiciones húmedas

Accidentes nocturnos

Accidentes ocurridos tras el anochecer

67%

Basado en 24 años de registros de accidentes vinculados a la geometría vial. Desglose de accidentes (noche, mojado, fines de semana): datos VIC 2012-2024. Otros estados muestran solo conteos agregados.

Entorno vial

Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima

Exposición firme mojado46%

Riesgo de conducción nocturna54%

Exposición al viento53%

Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar60%

Riesgo de impacto con fauna12%

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

Segments

Top 66 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142830301Asphalt0.46 km9.29.19.2 #142226048Asphalt0.49 km9.08.99.0 #142226115Asphalt0.20 km8.98.88.9 #142226062Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7 #142226109Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #142226052Asphalt0.38 km8.68.58.6 #142226063Asphalt0.52 km8.68.58.6 #142830293Asphalt0.65 km8.68.58.4 #142226112Asphalt0.65 km8.68.58.6 #142830298Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.4 #142226047Asphalt0.62 km8.68.48.5 #142226049Asphalt0.59 km8.58.48.4 #142226053Asphalt0.50 km8.58.38.3 #142226061Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.3 #142830303Asphalt0.37 km8.38.28.2 #142226056Asphalt0.51 km8.38.28.3 #142830307Asphalt0.31 km8.38.28.3 #142830306Asphalt0.65 km8.28.18.1 #142226110Asphalt0.40 km8.28.18.3 #142226060Asphalt0.65 km8.28.18.2 #142830299Asphalt0.49 km8.28.08.2 #142226051Asphalt0.57 km8.17.98.1 #142226059Asphalt0.51 km8.07.88.1 #142226066Asphalt0.54 km8.07.88.1 #142226068Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.9 #142830300Asphalt0.36 km7.97.68.0 #142226058Asphalt0.64 km7.97.67.8 #142830295Asphalt0.45 km7.67.47.6 #142226055Asphalt0.65 km7.67.47.8 #142830296Asphalt0.39 km7.67.37.6 #142226057Asphalt0.49 km7.67.37.8 #142226114Asphalt0.36 km7.67.37.6 #142830304Asphalt0.38 km7.57.27.3 #142830294Asphalt0.40 km7.26.97.2 #142226050Asphalt0.57 km7.26.87.4 #142830297Asphalt0.35 km7.16.87.0 #142226116Asphalt0.36 km7.16.87.3 #142226117Asphalt0.15 km7.16.77.3 #142226113Asphalt0.45 km6.76.46.7 #142830305Asphalt0.40 km6.76.46.8 #142226069Asphalt0.08 km6.66.37.2 #142226108Asphalt0.05 km6.66.37.2 #142830302Concrete0.02 km6.46.16.9 #142226111Asphalt0.60 km6.46.06.6 #142226064Asphalt0.19 km6.46.06.8 #142226054Asphalt0.33 km6.46.06.8 #142830310Concrete0.06 km6.25.86.5 #142830309Asphalt0.12 km6.05.56.1 #142226065Asphalt0.54 km6.05.56.1 #142226067Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #142226046Concrete0.08 km5.95.56.1 #142830308Concrete0.03 km5.95.56.1 #142226107Asphalt0.24 km5.68.79.4 #142226105Asphalt0.41 km5.48.39.2 #142226102Asphalt0.47 km5.17.88.6 #142226101Asphalt0.44 km5.07.68.4 #142226100Asphalt0.40 km5.07.68.4 #142226099Asphalt0.25 km4.77.18.1 #142226106Asphalt0.36 km4.56.87.6 #142226098Asphalt0.65 km4.56.77.8 #142226096Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.5 #142226104Asphalt0.02 km4.16.17.4 #142226094Asphalt0.04 km4.05.97.1 #142226103Asphalt0.43 km4.05.97.1 #142226095Asphalt0.63 km4.05.86.8 #142226097Asphalt0.52 km3.95.66.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Glenlyon Dam Road?+

Glenlyon Dam Road is approximately 27 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 25 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Glenlyon Dam Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Glenlyon Dam Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Glenlyon Dam Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Glenlyon Dam Road scores 7.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Glenlyon Dam Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Glenlyon Dam Road scores 7.9/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Glenlyon Dam Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Glenlyon Dam Road scores 6.6/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Glenlyon Dam Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Glenlyon Dam Road - section 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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