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Kumbia Road

QLDTertiary road19.3 km47 segments
4.7Sports
19.3 kmTotal length
47Segments
27Recorded crashes
35Grey spot segments

Kumbia Road is a 19 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 47 segments
Fair (4-6)73%Poor (<4)27%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 5.1

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
5.8
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 47 segments· 24 years of data
27
Total crashes
2
Fatalities
13
Serious injuries
35
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

9%

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
7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure46%
Night driving risk60%
Wind exposure58%
Sun glare risk85%
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 51 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96725204Asphalt0.50 km5.58.49.2#96610718Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1#96610709Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1#96725328Paved0.50 km5.48.39.1#96725330Paved0.50 km5.38.18.8#96725127Asphalt0.27 km5.27.98.8#96725327Paved0.50 km5.27.98.6#96610708Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96725125Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96610711Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96610717Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96610716Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96610714Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96725126Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#96725329Paved0.50 km5.17.98.6#96725129Asphalt0.22 km5.17.88.6#96725324Paved0.50 km5.17.88.5#96725206Asphalt0.50 km5.17.78.5#96725202Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.5#96610715Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.5#96610680Asphalt0.50 km5.07.58.3#96610682Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.3#96610683Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.3#96610679Asphalt0.29 km4.87.28.0#96610710Asphalt0.50 km4.77.28.1#96610713Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.8#96610712Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.9#96725128Asphalt0.08 km4.46.67.8#96610719Asphalt0.09 km4.46.67.7#97420291Asphalt0.03 km4.36.47.6#96725323Paved0.50 km4.36.47.1#96725331Paved0.11 km4.26.37.6#96725208Asphalt0.50 km4.16.27.3#96725205Asphalt0.01 km4.16.17.4#96725326Paved0.05 km4.16.07.2#96725203Asphalt0.05 km4.05.97.1#96725207Asphalt0.50 km4.06.07.1#97420292Asphalt0.09 km4.05.97.0#96610707Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96725213Asphalt0.31 km3.85.76.8#96725201Asphalt0.05 km3.85.66.9#96610684Asphalt0.21 km3.85.66.8#96610681Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.9#96725209Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.5#96725325Paved0.07 km3.85.66.7#96725212Asphalt0.50 km3.75.56.7#96725124Asphalt0.05 km3.75.46.6#96725211Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.6#96610677Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.3#96610678Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2#96725210Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/kumbia-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Kumbia%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 Kumbia Road?+

Kumbia Road is approximately 19 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Kumbia Road sealed?+

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

Is Kumbia Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Kumbia Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Kumbia Road in a caravan?+

With care. Kumbia Road scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Kumbia Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Kumbia Road scores 7.9/10 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 Kumbia Road?+

Contour has identified 35 grey spots on Kumbia 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.