Harm Drive

QLDUnclassified road3.6 km12 segments

6.2Sports

7.6Safety

3.6 kmTotal length

12Segments

16Recorded crashes

8Grey spot segments

Harm Drive is a 4 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 12 segments

Excellent (8+)7%Good (6-8)53%Fair (4-6)33%Poor (<4)7%

Sports score IQR: 5.7 - 6.9

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

1.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

2.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots8 of 12 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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 12 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

48%

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 exposure35%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure46%

Sun glare risk92%

Wildlife strike risk13%

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

1.96IRI m/km

Coverage: 40% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 15 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96302346Asphalt0.21 km8.68.68.5 #97105367Asphalt0.04 km7.27.07.6 #96302323Asphalt0.50 km7.17.06.9 #96302325Asphalt0.30 km7.06.86.7 #96302324Asphalt0.10 km6.96.77.0 #96302328Asphalt0.50 km6.86.76.6 #96302345Asphalt0.05 km6.86.56.9 #97447233Asphalt0.02 km6.26.06.8 #96302326Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3 #96302329Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #96302327Asphalt0.36 km5.75.45.9 #96321015Asphalt0.02 km5.65.35.8 #96321016Asphalt0.10 km4.87.48.3 #96321018Asphalt0.43 km4.36.46.9 #96321017Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/harm-drive-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 Harm Drive?+

Harm Drive is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Harm Drive sealed?+

Yes. Harm Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Harm Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Harm Drive scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Harm Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Harm Drive scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Harm Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Harm Drive scores 6.8/10 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 Harm Drive?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Harm Drive - 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: 24 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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