Murphys Creek Road

QLDSecondary road24.3 km83 segmentsC&C

6.7Sports

24.3 kmTotal length

83Segments

146Recorded crashes

32Grey spot segments

Murphys Creek Road is a 24 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores

6.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 83 segments

Excellent (8+)30%Good (6-8)49%Fair (4-6)13%Poor (<4)9%

Sports score IQR: 6.1 - 8.2

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

2.1

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 83 segments· 24 years of data

146

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

16%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

26%

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

7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk52%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk64%

Wildlife strike risk12%

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

2.94IRI m/km

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

Segments

Top 94 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96937238Paved0.50 km9.29.19.2 #97376195Paved0.50 km9.08.99.0 #96367511Paved0.50 km9.08.99.0 #97376198Paved0.50 km9.08.99.0 #96412559Asphalt0.48 km8.98.88.9 #96816359Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.9 #96937234Paved0.47 km8.88.78.9 #97376171Paved0.50 km8.78.68.7 #96816358Asphalt0.38 km8.68.58.4 #97376172Paved0.50 km8.68.58.7 #97376200Paved0.50 km8.68.58.5 #96937237Paved0.50 km8.68.58.5 #97376197Paved0.50 km8.68.58.5 #96937228Paved0.50 km8.68.48.4 #96937239Paved0.50 km8.58.48.5 #96412562Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.6 #96356631Asphalt0.50 km8.48.28.3 #97376169Paved0.31 km8.38.28.5 #96937236Paved0.50 km8.38.28.3 #96937235Paved0.50 km8.38.28.3 #96937227Paved0.50 km8.38.28.3 #96742839Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.3 #96937231Paved0.50 km8.28.18.1 #96937248Asphalt0.50 km8.17.98.1 #96742840Asphalt0.50 km8.07.88.1 #96937229Paved0.50 km8.07.88.1 #96356633Asphalt0.20 km8.07.88.2 #96937241Paved0.50 km8.07.88.2 #97376174Paved0.41 km7.87.68.1 #97376175Asphalt0.50 km7.77.58.0 #96937242Paved0.50 km7.67.57.7 #96356632Asphalt0.19 km7.67.37.9 #96367513Paved0.50 km7.47.27.3 #96937233Paved0.50 km7.47.27.3 #96816534Asphalt0.12 km7.16.87.5 #97376173Paved0.18 km7.06.97.3 #96367512Paved0.12 km7.06.77.3 #96937246Asphalt0.50 km7.06.67.3 #97376189Asphalt0.24 km7.06.77.2 #97376168Paved0.23 km7.06.77.4 #97376201Paved0.12 km6.96.67.2 #97376196Paved0.18 km6.96.67.2 #97271623Asphalt0.19 km6.86.47.1 #96412561Asphalt0.10 km6.76.57.3 #97376179Asphalt0.27 km6.76.67.0 #97376180Asphalt0.15 km6.76.47.0 #96367519Paved0.28 km6.76.37.1 #96937249Asphalt0.06 km6.76.37.1 #97376199Paved0.10 km6.66.37.2 #97376194Paved0.03 km6.66.37.2 #96742841Asphalt0.05 km6.56.27.1 #96412563Asphalt0.13 km6.56.36.9 #96367517Paved0.50 km6.56.16.9 #97376192Paved0.09 km6.46.16.8 #96937240Paved0.05 km6.46.16.8 #97376193Paved0.50 km6.46.06.8 #96937230Paved0.13 km6.46.16.7 #96367515Paved0.50 km6.46.06.8 #97376205Paved0.18 km6.46.06.8 #97376191Paved0.23 km6.46.06.8 #96937245Asphalt0.06 km6.46.06.8 #97376182Asphalt0.23 km6.36.06.7 #97376188Asphalt0.16 km6.36.06.4 #96367514Paved0.13 km6.25.96.3 #96937243Paved0.05 km6.25.96.7 #96412564Asphalt0.47 km6.25.96.8 #96937247Asphalt0.19 km6.25.86.4 #96816356Paved0.06 km6.15.76.4 #96816357Asphalt0.08 km6.15.76.4 #97376181Asphalt0.07 km6.15.86.5 #96356286Paved0.03 km6.15.86.7 #96412560Asphalt0.02 km6.15.86.7 #97376186Asphalt0.18 km6.15.86.3 #96356634Asphalt0.06 km6.05.86.2 #97376176Asphalt0.15 km6.05.76.4 #96937232Paved0.08 km6.05.76.1 #97376204Paved0.18 km6.05.56.1 #96367516Paved0.40 km6.05.56.1 #96367518Paved0.00 km6.05.56.1 #97376190Asphalt0.01 km5.85.56.3 #97376187Asphalt0.08 km5.75.46.0 #97376185Asphalt0.15 km5.75.36.0 #96259593Asphalt0.02 km5.65.35.9 #97376183Asphalt0.22 km5.55.25.9 #97376170Paved0.07 km5.45.35.9 #97376184Asphalt0.12 km5.14.85.2 #96886715Asphalt0.06 km3.95.87.0 #96356635Asphalt0.03 km3.85.77.2 #97271621Asphalt0.04 km3.85.77.2 #96886714Asphalt0.03 km3.75.46.7 #97271622Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.3 #96886712Asphalt0.01 km3.55.06.3 #96886713Asphalt0.02 km3.55.06.3 #96861889Asphalt0.01 km3.24.65.6

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 Murphys Creek Road?+

Murphys Creek Road is approximately 24 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Murphys Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Murphys Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Murphys Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Murphys Creek Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Murphys Creek Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Murphys Creek Road scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Murphys Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Murphys Creek 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 Murphys Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 32 grey spots on Murphys Creek 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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