Gympie Arterial Road

QLDMotorway4.7 km15 segmentsM3

5.0Sports

4.7 kmTotal length

15Segments

391Recorded crashes

5Grey spot segments

Gympie Arterial Road is a 5 km sealed motorway in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 15 segments

Good (6-8)24%Fair (4-6)76%

Sports score IQR: 4.7 - 5.8

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

0.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classMotorway

0.0

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

Traffic

1.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 15 segments· 24 years of data

391

Total crashes

Fatalities

119

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

12%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

29%

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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

158,844vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 22% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.33IRI m/km

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

Segments

Top 51 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96274770Asphalt0.50 km7.06.77.1 #96882374Asphalt0.50 km7.06.77.1 #96279762Asphalt0.50 km6.96.56.8 #96274771Asphalt0.50 km6.76.36.6 #97219252Asphalt0.50 km6.56.16.7 #96279763Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.3 #96246302Asphalt0.38 km6.25.86.5 #96279765Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4 #96058603Asphalt0.50 km5.95.46.2 #97093569Asphalt0.18 km5.95.46.3 #96279764Asphalt0.27 km5.85.35.9 #97219253Asphalt0.12 km5.85.36.2 #97219264Asphalt0.25 km5.75.25.8 #97315879Asphalt0.23 km5.65.16.0 #97100759Asphalt0.12 km5.34.85.7 #97229181Asphalt0.15 km5.34.85.8 #97229180Asphalt0.18 km5.34.75.5 #97229182Asphalt0.12 km5.24.75.8 #96274772Asphalt0.08 km5.24.75.8 #96383490Asphalt0.17 km5.24.75.4 #97229179Asphalt0.18 km5.24.75.4 #96279761Asphalt0.03 km5.14.65.7 #96058604Asphalt0.10 km5.04.55.6 #97236429Asphalt0.23 km5.04.55.3 #96383489Asphalt0.05 km5.04.55.6 #96383487Asphalt0.38 km5.04.55.3 #97219265Asphalt0.08 km5.04.45.4 #96279767Asphalt0.03 km4.94.45.4 #96058606Asphalt0.19 km4.94.45.4 #96383488Asphalt0.05 km4.84.35.3 #97219251Asphalt0.07 km4.84.35.3 #97236430Asphalt0.02 km4.84.35.3 #96882376Asphalt0.12 km4.84.35.1 #96383486Asphalt0.50 km4.84.25.1 #96279766Asphalt0.07 km4.74.15.0 #96246304Asphalt0.18 km4.74.15.0 #97219254Asphalt0.24 km4.74.15.0 #96230075Asphalt0.25 km4.74.15.0 #96058605Asphalt0.17 km4.74.15.0 #96246303Asphalt0.20 km4.74.15.0 #97236428Asphalt0.19 km4.64.04.9 #97219268Asphalt0.30 km4.64.04.9 #97219266Asphalt0.21 km4.64.04.9 #96771150Asphalt0.18 km4.64.04.9 #97219269Asphalt0.21 km4.64.04.9 #97236431Asphalt0.03 km4.64.04.9 #96230079Asphalt0.25 km4.53.94.7 #97206083Asphalt0.10 km4.43.84.6 #96882375Asphalt0.08 km4.43.84.6 #97206080Asphalt0.12 km4.43.84.6 #97237539Asphalt0.04 km4.43.84.6

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 Gympie Arterial Road?+

Gympie Arterial Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gympie Arterial Road sealed?+

Yes. Gympie Arterial Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Gympie Arterial Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Gympie Arterial Road scores 4.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Gympie Arterial Road in a caravan?+

With care. Gympie Arterial Road scores 5.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Gympie Arterial Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Gympie Arterial 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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