Nash Road

QLDTertiary road4.6 km16 segments

5.4Sports

4.6 kmTotal length

16Segments

17Grey spot segments

Nash Road is a 5 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 16 segments

Excellent (8+)6%Good (6-8)6%Fair (4-6)65%Poor (<4)24%

Sports score IQR: 4.3 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed35%Unsealed65%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

9.1

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 16 segments· 24 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

11%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

11%

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

6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk60%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk65%

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 38 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96981952Asphalt0.16 km8.58.58.5 #96747468-0.50 km7.27.56.9 #96981954Asphalt0.16 km6.25.96.6 #96747471-0.50 km6.06.35.8 #96747470-0.50 km5.86.05.4 #96747469-0.50 km5.76.05.6 #96211456Asphalt0.09 km5.75.66.3 #96981953Asphalt0.10 km5.55.26.1 #96130294Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #96130296Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #97303841Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #97303840Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #97224615Asphalt0.26 km5.48.39.1 #97224614Asphalt0.44 km5.48.39.1 #96130298Asphalt0.36 km5.17.98.6 #97224612Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.4 #97224616Asphalt0.39 km4.77.18.1 #97224613Asphalt0.10 km4.36.57.7 #97050142Unpaved0.40 km4.06.54.0 #97050141Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97224617Asphalt0.02 km3.95.87.1 #96130293Asphalt0.06 km3.95.87.1 #96130297Asphalt0.08 km3.85.77.0 #96130295Asphalt0.03 km3.75.46.6 #96747472-0.10 km3.63.73.9 #96215893-0.50 km2.94.55.0 #96215894-0.15 km2.84.45.0 #96215895-0.38 km2.54.04.5 #96215892-0.50 km2.54.04.5 #96760887Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #96760885Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #96760883Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0 #96760881Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96760878Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #96760888Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0 #96760875Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96760874Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #96760873Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/nash-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 Nash Road?+

Nash Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Nash Road sealed?+

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

Is Nash Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Nash Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Nash Road in a caravan?+

With care. Nash Road scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Nash Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Nash Road scores 8.4/10 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 Nash Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Nash 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: 23 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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