Hicks Road

QLDTertiary road0.3 km2 segments

5.0Sports

6.6Safety

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

Hicks Road is a 320 m sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

5.0/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

5.9/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

6.6/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

5.1/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

5.7/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 2 tratti

Buono (6-8)51%Scarso (<4)49%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.6 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed37%Unsealed63%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

4.2

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

4.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaTertiary road

5.9

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

8.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

6.6

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

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.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata65%

Rischio guida notturna71%

Esposizione al vento56%

Rischio abbagliamento solare29%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

Segments

Top 9 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142265607Paved0.16 km6.16.06.6 #142540317Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.7 #142540318Asphalt0.09 km4.36.47.5 #142265623Paved0.15 km3.95.86.7 #142265606Paved0.10 km3.45.16.2 #142641730Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0 #142641731Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #142641733Unpaved0.22 km2.44.94.0 #142641732Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/hicks-road-qld-3Road 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 Hicks Road?+

Hicks Road is approximately 320 m long.

Is Hicks Road sealed?+

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

Is Hicks Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Hicks Road scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Hicks Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Hicks Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hicks 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.

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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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