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Parkinson Road

QLDUnclassified road0.4 km4 segments
4.2Sports
6.4Safety
0.4 kmTotal length
4Segments
1Recorded crashes
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Parkinson Road is a 430 m sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
4.2/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
6.4/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
7.3/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
5.9/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
5.1/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 4 tratti
Discreto (4-6)67%Scarso (<4)33%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.6 - 4.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed6%Unsealed94%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
10.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
3.6
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
7.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaUnclassified road
8.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
9.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
7.0
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.
Night riskPresent
Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.
Wind exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Storico incidenti
Aggregato su 4 tratti· 24 anni di dati
1
Incidenti totali
0
Vittime
1
Feriti gravi
0
Zone grigie

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?
Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

25%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

50%

Basato su 24 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata58%
Rischio guida notturna69%
Esposizione al vento48%
Rischio abbagliamento solare64%
Rischio impatto fauna11%

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
1.77IRI m/km

Coverage: 25% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 20 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#142619300-0.50 km5.05.24.7#142619299-0.50 km4.44.64.1#142334255Paved0.29 km4.46.77.7#142619301-0.42 km4.34.34.1#142619293Unpaved0.50 km4.06.34.0#142619294Unpaved0.22 km4.04.74.0#142334252Paved0.08 km3.85.76.8#142334253Paved0.02 km3.65.46.6#142362153-0.50 km3.65.85.6#142362152-0.50 km3.65.85.6#142334254Paved0.04 km3.65.36.5#142362161-0.36 km3.53.53.8#142362160-0.50 km3.33.43.7#142362151-0.50 km3.14.95.0#142362154-0.06 km2.64.04.3#142619309Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142619311Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#142619308Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142619310Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142619307Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/parkinson-road-qld-2Road 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 Parkinson Road?+

Parkinson Road is approximately 430 m long.

Is Parkinson Road sealed?+

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

Is Parkinson Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Parkinson Road in a caravan?+

With care. Parkinson Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Parkinson Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Parkinson Road scores 7.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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