Maraju Yakapari Road

QLDSecondary road20.8 km53 segments

6.0Sports

20.8 kmTotal length

53Segments

64Recorded crashes

25Grey spot segments

Maraju Yakapari Road is a 21 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans.

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Vehicle scores

6.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 53 segments

Excellent (8+)17%Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)31%Poor (<4)19%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 7.5

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

4.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 53 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

39%

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

7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure43%

Night driving risk54%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk68%

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

2.96IRI m/km

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

Segments

Top 58 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96372337Paved0.50 km8.88.78.7 #96372343Paved0.50 km8.68.58.4 #96372347Paved0.50 km8.68.58.4 #96372336Paved0.50 km8.68.58.4 #96372353Paved0.50 km8.58.48.4 #96372354Paved0.48 km8.28.18.2 #96372335Paved0.50 km8.18.17.9 #96372348Paved0.50 km8.18.18.0 #96372362Paved0.50 km8.07.97.8 #96372364Paved0.30 km8.07.87.9 #96372351Paved0.50 km7.97.98.0 #96372355Paved0.50 km7.77.57.7 #96372365Paved0.50 km7.57.27.5 #96372363Paved0.50 km7.57.27.3 #96372361Paved0.50 km7.57.27.4 #96372356Paved0.50 km7.37.07.3 #96372358Paved0.50 km7.37.07.2 #96372342Paved0.22 km7.26.97.2 #96372345Paved0.50 km7.16.77.3 #96372341Paved0.50 km7.06.86.7 #96372359Paved0.50 km6.76.36.8 #96372360Paved0.50 km6.66.26.6 #96407105Paved0.32 km6.66.46.4 #96372349Paved0.25 km6.56.46.8 #96372344Paved0.04 km6.35.96.5 #96372366Paved0.27 km6.35.96.5 #96372346Paved0.50 km6.35.96.5 #96372339Paved0.21 km6.25.86.4 #96372338Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3 #96372367Paved0.06 km6.05.86.4 #96372340Paved0.30 km6.05.56.1 #96372357Paved0.18 km6.05.56.1 #96372352Paved0.01 km6.05.56.1 #96909899Asphalt0.50 km5.48.49.2 #96909904Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #96407104Paved0.50 km5.45.05.6 #96363355Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.9 #96363357Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.4 #96363353Asphalt0.50 km5.17.78.4 #96909907Asphalt0.29 km5.07.78.4 #96363356Asphalt0.48 km4.97.58.1 #96363362Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0 #96363363Asphalt0.50 km4.77.27.6 #96372350Paved0.02 km4.54.24.7 #96363358Asphalt0.16 km4.26.27.4 #96363354Asphalt0.05 km4.16.17.3 #96363365Asphalt0.18 km3.95.86.7 #96363364Asphalt0.50 km3.85.86.5 #96909902Asphalt0.50 km3.85.76.5 #97366375Asphalt0.13 km3.75.56.7 #96580877Asphalt0.01 km3.75.46.6 #96580878Asphalt0.08 km3.65.66.3 #96363359Asphalt0.36 km3.55.26.0 #96363360Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.0 #96363361Asphalt0.20 km3.55.26.2 #97366381Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #96909909Compacted0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96909910Compacted0.00 km2.43.73.8

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 Maraju Yakapari Road?+

Maraju Yakapari Road is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Maraju Yakapari Road sealed?+

Yes. Maraju Yakapari Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Maraju Yakapari Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Maraju Yakapari Road scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Maraju Yakapari Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Maraju Yakapari Road scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Maraju Yakapari Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Maraju Yakapari Road scores 7.2/10 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 Maraju Yakapari Road?+

Contour has identified 25 grey spots on Maraju Yakapari 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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