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Leichhardt Road

QLDResidential road9.4 km20 segments
6.1Sports
6.0Safety
9.4 kmTotal length
20Segments
9Recorded crashes
15Grey spot segments
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Leichhardt Road is a 9 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles with flowing corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 20 segments
Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)30%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 7.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed21%Unsealed79%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
6.8
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.6
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots15 of 20 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Wet riskElevated
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 20 segments· 24 years of data
9
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Serious injuries
15
Grey spots
Last 5 years
1
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
QLD avg: 0.261 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.150▼ Below 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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

30%

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 exposure60%
Night driving risk58%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk56%
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 50 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97308038Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.1#97308031Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2#97308036Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2#97308035Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2#96461042-0.50 km7.27.56.9#97308032Asphalt0.50 km7.27.27.3#97308037Asphalt0.42 km7.16.97.1#97308039Asphalt0.14 km6.86.77.1#97308030Asphalt0.50 km6.56.46.8#97308034Asphalt0.50 km6.36.26.4#96461049-0.50 km5.86.25.5#96461044-0.50 km5.76.05.4#96461051-0.30 km4.95.24.8#97308033Asphalt0.50 km4.74.45.0#96461043-0.50 km4.54.74.1#96461050-0.50 km4.44.64.2#96461045-0.50 km3.13.13.1#96461048-0.50 km2.92.93.0#96461046-0.50 km2.92.93.0#96461047-0.50 km2.92.93.0#96915603Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96915604Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96915605Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96915606Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#96915607Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96915608Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96915609Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96915610Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96915611Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96915612Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96915613Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96136186Unpaved0.21 km2.44.04.0#96915614Unpaved0.10 km2.45.84.0#96136174Unpaved0.05 km2.43.94.0#96136172Unpaved0.05 km2.44.64.0#96136173Unpaved0.10 km2.44.74.0#96136175Unpaved0.21 km2.43.94.0#96136177Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#96136176Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96136178Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96136179Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#96136180Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96136181Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#96136182Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#96136183Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96136184Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96136185Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96915600Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#96915601Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#96915602Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/leichhardt-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 Leichhardt Road?+

Leichhardt Road is approximately 9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Leichhardt Road sealed?+

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

Is Leichhardt Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Leichhardt Road scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Leichhardt Road in a caravan?+

With care. Leichhardt Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Leichhardt Road?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Leichhardt 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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