O'Neills Road

QLDUnclassified road0.9 km2 segments

3.8Sports

0.9 kmTotal length

2Segments

2Grey spot segments

O'Neills Road is a 1 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed46%Unsealed54%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

4.2

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

8.5

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 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

100%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

100%

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

6.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk67%

Wind exposure53%

Sun glare risk92%

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 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96354793Asphalt0.38 km7.67.67.6 #97213954Asphalt0.05 km5.35.26.0 #97213952Asphalt0.06 km4.94.75.6 #97213951Asphalt0.10 km4.94.75.6 #97213953Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #96364461-0.44 km4.26.47.0 #96220152Asphalt0.05 km3.75.66.6 #96220031Asphalt0.08 km3.55.36.4 #96364460-0.50 km3.45.45.5 #96220154Asphalt0.03 km3.35.05.8 #96220032Asphalt0.04 km3.34.96.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/oneills-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 O'Neills Road?+

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

Is O'Neills Road sealed?+

Yes. O'Neills Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is O'Neills Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. O'Neills Road scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive O'Neills Road in a caravan?+

With care. O'Neills Road scores 4.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is O'Neills Road good for an EV?+

Yes. O'Neills Road scores 6.2/10 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 O'Neills Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on O'Neills 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: 22 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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