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Mount Saltbush Road

QLDTertiary road36.2 km78 segments
3.9Sports
36.2 kmTotal length
78Segments
4Recorded crashes
75Grey spot segments
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Mount Saltbush Road is a 36 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 78 segments
Excellent (8+)6%Good (6-8)13%Fair (4-6)28%Poor (<4)53%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed81%Unsealed19%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 78 segments· 24 years of data
4
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
75
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

0%

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
7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure41%
Night driving risk46%
Wind exposure53%
Sun glare risk55%
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 79 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97003232Asphalt0.50 km9.29.29.2#97003231Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9#97003229Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.2#97003234Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.2#97003233Asphalt0.50 km8.07.98.1#97003242Asphalt0.50 km7.97.77.8#97003240Asphalt0.50 km7.87.68.0#97003239Asphalt0.50 km7.87.68.0#97003241Asphalt0.50 km7.57.27.7#97003236Asphalt0.50 km7.47.27.7#97003243Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.6#97003237Asphalt0.50 km7.37.17.6#97003238Asphalt0.50 km7.27.07.3#97003235Asphalt0.50 km7.16.87.2#97003244Asphalt0.07 km7.06.87.5#96669438Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9#97443717Asphalt0.50 km5.27.98.6#96669446Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.9#96669437Asphalt0.50 km4.77.07.8#97332788Asphalt0.13 km4.77.08.0#96669445Asphalt0.50 km4.56.77.8#96669452Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.5#96669427Asphalt0.50 km4.46.57.4#96669436Asphalt0.50 km4.46.57.6#96669435Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.3#96669426Asphalt0.50 km4.36.37.5#96669425Asphalt0.50 km4.16.17.3#96669431Asphalt0.50 km4.16.17.2#96669451Asphalt0.50 km4.16.07.2#97443723Asphalt0.42 km4.05.97.1#97443719Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#97443718Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#96669444Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#96669458Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#97443720Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#96669434Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#96669448Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#96669424Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.9#97443721Asphalt0.50 km4.05.86.8#97443722Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.8#96669454Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96669455Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96669457Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96669429Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96669430Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96669456Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669440Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669439Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669432Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669447Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669450Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669453Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669433Asphalt0.12 km3.95.66.7#96669441Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669422Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96669449Asphalt0.23 km3.95.66.7#96669428Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#97332802Asphalt0.30 km3.95.66.7#96669442Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96669423Asphalt0.17 km3.85.56.4#96669460Asphalt0.41 km3.85.56.4#96669459Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96669443Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96669417Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96669413Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96669416Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97332792Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#96669421Unpaved0.36 km2.45.94.0#96669414Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#97332793Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#96669418Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#97332798Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#97332795Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#97332801Unpaved0.02 km2.44.34.0#97332790Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#96669415Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#97332800Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#96669420Unpaved0.09 km2.45.14.0#96669419Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mount-saltbush-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 Mount Saltbush Road?+

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

Is Mount Saltbush Road sealed?+

Yes. Mount Saltbush Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Mount Saltbush Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Mount Saltbush Road scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Mount Saltbush Road in a caravan?+

With care. Mount Saltbush Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Mount Saltbush Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Mount Saltbush Road scores 6.8/10 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 Mount Saltbush Road?+

Contour has identified 75 grey spots on Mount Saltbush 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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