Number Five Road

QLDResidential road9.9 km21 segments

4.0Sports

9.9 kmTotal length

21Segments

21Grey spot segments

Number Five Road is a 10 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 21 segments

Excellent (8+)14%Good (6-8)19%Fair (4-6)33%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 6.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed42%Unsealed58%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

2.0

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

Curviness

1.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 21 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure70%

Night driving risk68%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk36%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/number-five-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 Number Five Road?+

Number Five Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Number Five Road sealed?+

Yes. Number Five Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Number Five Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Number Five Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Number Five Road in a caravan?+

With care. Number Five Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Number Five Road?+

Contour has identified 21 grey spots on Number Five 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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