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North Ridge Drive

QLDResidential road1.1 km6 segments
5.5Sports
1.1 kmTotal length
6Segments
1Recorded crashes
6Grey spot segments

North Ridge Drive is a 1 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 6 segments
Good (6-8)29%Fair (4-6)43%Poor (<4)29%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 6.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.6
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 6 segments· 24 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
6
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

0%

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.

Segments
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 North Ridge Drive?+

North Ridge Drive is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is North Ridge Drive sealed?+

No. North Ridge Drive is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is North Ridge Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. North Ridge Drive scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive North Ridge Drive in a caravan?+

With care. North Ridge Drive scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is North Ridge Drive suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. North Ridge Drive scores 6.2/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on North Ridge Drive?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on North Ridge Drive - 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.