John Melton Black Drive

QLDUnclassified road1.8 km9 segments

4.4Sports

7.0Safety

1.8 kmTotal length

9Segments

32Recorded crashes

John Melton Black Drive is a 1.8 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

4.4/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

6.7/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.5/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.2/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

5.1/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 9 tratti

Discreto (4-6)73%Scarso (<4)27%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.4 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

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

6.4

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

Velocità

6.1

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

Classe stradaUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffico

9.0

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

Dislivello

4.8

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

Road intel

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.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 9 tratti· 24 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

Roads.detail.last5Years

Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr

Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.269 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 1.924▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

57%

Basato su 24 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata45%

Rischio guida notturna73%

Esposizione al vento51%

Rischio abbagliamento solare70%

Rischio impatto fauna12%

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

2.12IRI m/km

Coverage: 31% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 26 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142852511Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #142810407Asphalt0.28 km4.87.47.9 #142810406Asphalt0.22 km4.67.17.6 #142196229Asphalt0.26 km4.67.07.8 #141989227Asphalt0.07 km4.16.17.2 #142699088Asphalt0.25 km4.16.17.0 #142517748Asphalt0.09 km4.05.97.0 #142196228Asphalt0.14 km4.06.07.0 #141989223Asphalt0.06 km3.95.96.7 #141989225Asphalt0.05 km3.95.86.7 #142853305Asphalt0.05 km3.85.76.7 #142853306Asphalt0.04 km3.75.66.8 #142517749Asphalt0.10 km3.75.56.4 #142327946Asphalt0.03 km3.75.56.4 #142699087Asphalt0.16 km3.75.46.4 #142699089Asphalt0.12 km3.65.46.6 #141989224Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.5 #142517750Asphalt0.03 km3.65.36.5 #141989226Asphalt0.03 km3.65.36.3 #142834883Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #142852512Asphalt0.00 km3.44.95.8 #142834884Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #142196227Asphalt0.12 km3.14.65.7 #142810408Asphalt0.02 km3.04.45.3 #142810409Asphalt0.02 km3.04.45.3 #142810405Asphalt0.05 km3.04.45.3

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 John Melton Black Drive?+

John Melton Black Drive is approximately 1.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is John Melton Black Drive sealed?+

Yes. John Melton Black Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is John Melton Black Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. John Melton Black Drive scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive John Melton Black Drive in a caravan?+

With care. John Melton Black Drive scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is John Melton Black Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. John Melton Black Drive scores 7.5/10 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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