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Karumba Road

QLDPrimary road35.5 km76 segments
5.5Sports
7.8Safety
35.5 kmTotal length
76Segments
78Grey spot segments
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Karumba Road is a 36 km sealed primary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.5/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 76 segments
Excellent (8+)1%Good (6-8)29%Fair (4-6)69%

Sports score IQR: 5.4 - 6.1

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
0.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classPrimary road
5.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
5.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 76 segments· 24 years of data
78
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

50%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

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
7.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure35%
Night driving risk32%
Wind exposure38%
Sun glare risk95%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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
2.29IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 79 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96526454Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.8#96526499Asphalt0.50 km7.26.97.0#96526514Asphalt0.50 km7.26.97.0#96526547Asphalt0.08 km7.16.77.1#96526453Asphalt0.50 km7.06.77.0#96526515Asphalt0.50 km6.96.56.8#96526497Asphalt0.50 km6.86.56.7#96526508Asphalt0.50 km6.86.46.8#96526518Asphalt0.50 km6.76.46.6#97415423Asphalt0.22 km6.76.36.8#96526496Asphalt0.50 km6.76.36.6#96526509Asphalt0.50 km6.66.46.4#96526485Asphalt0.50 km6.66.26.5#97189413Asphalt0.50 km6.56.16.4#96526459Asphalt0.50 km6.46.06.4#96526486Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.3#96526474Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.3#96526510Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.1#96526460Asphalt0.50 km6.35.86.2#96526452Asphalt0.26 km6.25.86.2#97189414Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.2#96526464Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#96526521Asphalt0.34 km6.05.86.2#96526505Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1#96526466Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1#96526473Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.0#97189412Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.0#96526455Asphalt0.09 km5.95.56.1#97415422Asphalt0.24 km5.95.56.0#96526467Asphalt0.50 km5.95.56.0#96526522Asphalt0.04 km5.85.46.3#96526484Asphalt0.50 km5.85.35.9#96526500Asphalt0.50 km5.85.35.8#96526456Asphalt0.13 km5.75.25.8#96526458Asphalt0.50 km5.75.25.8#96526504Asphalt0.50 km5.65.15.7#96526507Asphalt0.13 km5.65.15.8#96526461Asphalt0.50 km5.65.15.7#96526516Asphalt0.50 km5.65.15.7#96526511Asphalt0.50 km5.55.15.7#96526502Asphalt0.50 km5.55.05.7#96526506Asphalt0.50 km5.55.05.7#96526476Asphalt0.50 km5.55.05.6#96526472Asphalt0.50 km5.55.05.6#96526512Asphalt0.50 km5.55.05.6#97189415Asphalt0.50 km5.45.05.6#96526479Asphalt0.50 km5.45.05.6#96526481Asphalt0.50 km5.45.05.6#96526495Asphalt0.50 km5.45.05.6#96526520Asphalt0.50 km5.45.05.6#96526493Asphalt0.50 km5.45.05.6#96526517Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526513Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526487Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526471Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526477Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526478Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526519Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526470Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526488Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526490Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526475Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526469Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526468Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526503Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#97189416Asphalt0.38 km5.44.95.6#96526501Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526480Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526463Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526465Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526498Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526482Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526462Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526483Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526494Asphalt0.26 km5.44.95.6#96526492Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526491Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6#96526350Concrete0.03 km5.35.05.6#96526489Asphalt0.50 km5.14.75.2
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/karumba-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Karumba%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Karumba Road?+

Karumba Road is approximately 36 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Karumba Road sealed?+

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

Is Karumba Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Karumba Road scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Karumba Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Karumba Road scores 6.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Karumba Road?+

Contour has identified 78 grey spots on Karumba 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: 23 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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