Johnson Road

QLDResidential road2.4 km6 segments

6.0Sports

7.1Safety

2.4 kmTotal length

6Segments

3Recorded crashes

3Grey spot segments

Johnson Road is a 2 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 6.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed69%Unsealed31%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

9.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots3 of 6 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 6 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

101

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

QLD avg: 0.261 crashes/km/yrThis road: 1.985▲ Above average

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

27%

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 exposure46%

Night driving risk50%

Wind exposure54%

Sun glare risk74%

Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments

Top 190 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

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 Johnson Road?+

Johnson Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Johnson Road sealed?+

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

Is Johnson Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Johnson Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Johnson Road in a caravan?+

With care. Johnson Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Johnson Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Johnson 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: 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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