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Kandanga Creek Road

QLDTertiary road19.8 km46 segments
4.2Sports
19.8 kmTotal length
46Segments
8Recorded crashes
43Grey spot segments
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Kandanga Creek Road is a 20 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores
4.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 46 segments
Fair (4-6)52%Poor (<4)48%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed62%Unsealed38%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 46 segments· 24 years of data
8
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Serious injuries
43
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

14%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

36%

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
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure58%
Night driving risk68%
Wind exposure60%
Sun glare risk80%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
Top 50 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96388740Asphalt0.44 km5.68.59.3#96388739Asphalt0.50 km5.48.49.2#96339944Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1#96339947Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1#96339945Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1#96150086Asphalt0.19 km5.48.39.2#96471209Asphalt0.39 km5.28.08.7#96150087Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96471208Asphalt0.26 km5.17.88.6#96471204Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.5#96388734Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4#96339948Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4#96471203Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.5#96339942Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.2#96339943Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.3#96388737Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.3#96339946Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#96388733Asphalt0.45 km4.87.58.2#96388735Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#96388736Asphalt0.45 km4.87.58.1#96339949Asphalt0.43 km4.77.38.0#96471206Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.8#96150089Asphalt0.49 km4.67.17.9#96471205Asphalt0.50 km4.66.97.8#96388738Asphalt0.03 km4.16.17.4#96388732Asphalt0.17 km4.06.07.0#96150088Asphalt0.21 km3.75.46.6#96339941Asphalt0.50 km3.65.56.6#96388731Concrete0.05 km3.65.46.6#97182611Paved0.02 km3.45.16.4#96471201Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9#96471202Asphalt0.09 km3.35.06.1#96150090Asphalt0.07 km3.34.95.9#97182612Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.4#97125028Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125037Dirt0.50 km2.45.74.0#97125023Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125029Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125035Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125027Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125036Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125026Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125024Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125031Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125033Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125034Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125032Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125038Dirt0.15 km2.45.74.0#97125025Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97125030Dirt0.50 km2.44.24.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/kandanga-creek-road-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 Kandanga Creek Road?+

Kandanga Creek Road is approximately 20 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Kandanga Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Kandanga Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Kandanga Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Kandanga Creek Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Kandanga Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Kandanga Creek Road scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Kandanga Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Kandanga Creek Road 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Kandanga Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 43 grey spots on Kandanga Creek 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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