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Goonyella Road

QLDTertiary road23.8 km64 segments
3.9Sports
23.8 kmTotal length
64Segments
52Recorded crashes
57Grey spot segments
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Goonyella Road is a 24 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 64 segments
Good (6-8)4%Fair (4-6)26%Poor (<4)70%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 64 segments· 24 years of data
52
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
21
Serious injuries
57
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

10%

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
7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure36%
Night driving risk48%
Wind exposure47%
Sun glare risk52%
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 84 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97305816Asphalt0.02 km6.36.16.9#97305817Asphalt0.07 km6.25.96.6#96573007Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6#97305811Asphalt0.11 km6.05.76.3#96573008Asphalt0.06 km5.95.66.2#97305812Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9#96575541Paved0.50 km5.07.58.2#96868447Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.2#96575543Paved0.50 km4.97.58.3#96575033Paved0.50 km4.97.48.1#96575540Paved0.50 km4.87.38.0#96575032Paved0.50 km4.77.07.8#96575021Paved0.50 km4.77.07.7#96575017Paved0.50 km4.66.97.5#97177514Asphalt0.49 km4.56.77.8#96575009Paved0.50 km4.36.67.0#96573016Asphalt0.27 km4.36.57.8#96575542Paved0.50 km4.36.57.3#96575034Paved0.50 km4.36.37.2#96868426Paved0.30 km4.26.27.2#96870835Asphalt0.29 km4.16.17.2#96575018Paved0.50 km4.16.06.8#97380666Asphalt0.01 km4.05.97.1#96575037Paved0.29 km4.05.97.1#96575002Paved0.10 km4.05.97.1#96575020Paved0.50 km3.95.86.6#96575025Paved0.50 km3.95.76.6#96575010Paved0.03 km3.95.76.7#96870824Asphalt0.06 km3.95.87.1#96575005Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96868453Asphalt0.17 km3.95.66.7#96868448Asphalt0.31 km3.95.66.7#96575026Paved0.39 km3.95.66.7#96575544Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96870837Asphalt0.09 km3.95.66.7#96575008Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96575013Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96868446Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96575027Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96575029Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96575007Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96868445Asphalt0.30 km3.95.66.7#96870836Asphalt0.10 km3.95.66.7#96575011Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96575003Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#96575035Paved0.50 km3.85.66.5#96575023Paved0.50 km3.85.56.5#96575012Paved0.50 km3.85.56.5#96868464Asphalt0.47 km3.85.56.4#96575028Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96582420Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9#96582417Asphalt0.01 km3.85.66.9#96575015Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96575030Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96575036Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96575014Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96575545Paved0.27 km3.85.56.4#96868457Asphalt0.10 km3.85.56.4#96870839Asphalt0.02 km3.85.56.4#97177513Asphalt0.02 km3.85.56.4#96868444Paved0.20 km3.85.56.4#96868449Asphalt0.04 km3.85.56.4#96575022Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96868450Asphalt0.16 km3.85.56.4#96868451Asphalt0.04 km3.85.56.4#96868455Asphalt0.02 km3.85.56.4#96575016Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96870838Asphalt0.02 km3.85.56.4#96575004Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96575031Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96575024Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96575006Paved0.13 km3.85.56.4#96868439Paved0.01 km3.85.56.4#96575019Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#96582418Asphalt0.10 km3.75.46.6#96870821Asphalt0.08 km3.75.46.6#96582419Asphalt0.16 km3.65.36.3#96868443Paved0.24 km3.65.36.3#96573018Asphalt0.11 km3.65.36.3#96868442Paved0.07 km3.55.26.3#96870823Asphalt0.06 km3.55.26.2#96870840Asphalt0.10 km3.55.26.2#96573017Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9#96582416Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/goonyella-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 Goonyella Road?+

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

Is Goonyella Road sealed?+

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

Is Goonyella Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Goonyella Road scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Goonyella Road in a caravan?+

With care. Goonyella Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Goonyella Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Goonyella 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 Goonyella Road?+

Contour has identified 57 grey spots on Goonyella 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: 16 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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