Gregory Cannon Valley Road

QLDSecondary road14.0 km41 segments

7.3Sports

14.0 kmTotal length

41Segments

73Recorded crashes

14Grey spot segments

Gregory Cannon Valley Road is a 14 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 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

7.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 41 segments

Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)58%Fair (4-6)9%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 8.2

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

4.3

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 41 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

18%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

23%

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

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure43%

Night driving risk50%

Wind exposure47%

Sun glare risk83%

Wildlife strike risk22%

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

2.14IRI m/km

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

Segments

Top 43 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96493362Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #96913000Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.4 #96493360Asphalt0.50 km8.68.48.4 #96493365Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.3 #96912998Asphalt0.35 km8.58.48.3 #96913004Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.3 #96913016Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.2 #96913002Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.2 #96493367Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.3 #96735646Asphalt0.35 km8.28.18.2 #96913003Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.1 #96493361Asphalt0.23 km7.97.77.8 #96493368Asphalt0.35 km7.97.78.0 #96735645Asphalt0.50 km7.87.57.9 #96493364Asphalt0.50 km7.87.57.7 #96913015Asphalt0.26 km7.67.47.8 #96735648Asphalt0.29 km7.57.37.5 #96493359Asphalt0.25 km7.57.27.5 #96913007Asphalt0.50 km7.57.27.4 #96735650Asphalt0.29 km7.47.17.6 #96913011Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.4 #96913005Asphalt0.50 km7.37.07.3 #97249586Asphalt0.50 km7.16.77.0 #96913017Asphalt0.12 km6.86.67.0 #96735643Asphalt0.01 km6.66.37.2 #96913008Asphalt0.05 km6.66.26.9 #96913001Asphalt0.07 km6.66.26.7 #96493369Asphalt0.06 km6.56.26.9 #96735651Asphalt0.30 km6.46.06.8 #96913018Asphalt0.03 km6.46.06.8 #97249587Asphalt0.30 km6.35.96.5 #96493378Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.5 #97249585Asphalt0.06 km6.25.86.4 #96493363Asphalt0.24 km6.15.76.3 #97249584Asphalt0.15 km6.15.76.3 #96493366Asphalt0.18 km6.15.76.3 #96493370Asphalt0.33 km6.15.76.2 #96493380Asphalt0.04 km6.05.76.4 #96913013Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1 #96493379Asphalt0.34 km6.05.56.1 #96735653Asphalt0.46 km6.05.56.1 #96913006Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #96913012Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1

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 Gregory Cannon Valley Road?+

Gregory Cannon Valley Road is approximately 14 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gregory Cannon Valley Road sealed?+

Yes. Gregory Cannon Valley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Gregory Cannon Valley Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Gregory Cannon Valley Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Gregory Cannon Valley Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Gregory Cannon Valley Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Gregory Cannon Valley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Gregory Cannon Valley Road scores 7.3/10 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 Gregory Cannon Valley Road?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Gregory Cannon Valley 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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