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Perry Street

QLDTertiary road2.1 km9 segments
3.2Sports
7.3Safety
2.1 kmTotal length
9Segments
2Grey spot segments

Perry Street is a 2.1 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles with gently winding corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 9 segments
Fair (4-6)18%Poor (<4)82%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 3.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed85%Unsealed15%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
7.6
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.3
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
8.5
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
3.4
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots2 of 9 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Wet riskModerate
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 9 segments· 24 years of data
2
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

13%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

30%

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
Wet road exposure44%
Night driving risk58%
Wind exposure51%
Sun glare risk42%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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
3.45IRI m/km

Coverage: 11% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 67 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#142170461Asphalt0.50 km7.67.67.9#142272997Paved0.19 km7.27.27.3#142429359Paved0.08 km7.06.87.3#142933621Asphalt0.20 km6.66.56.6#142285183Paved0.07 km6.56.36.8#142709760Asphalt0.08 km6.26.16.5#142278041Paved0.07 km6.26.06.4#142709759Asphalt0.09 km6.05.96.5#142285185Paved0.26 km6.05.86.4#142046674-0.18 km6.06.35.8#142298191Paved0.33 km5.95.86.1#142276414Paved0.20 km5.75.56.1#142276416Paved0.17 km5.55.35.5#142013177Asphalt0.05 km5.45.25.8#142867423Asphalt0.13 km5.45.26.0#142285181Paved0.07 km5.35.05.8#142019125Asphalt0.14 km5.35.16.0#142451615Asphalt0.24 km5.25.05.4#142429292Paved0.04 km5.25.05.7#142923176Asphalt0.02 km5.25.05.9#142092228Asphalt0.25 km5.14.95.8#142276415Paved0.09 km5.14.95.4#142100629Asphalt0.06 km5.14.95.8#142278043Paved0.03 km5.14.95.5#142285184Paved0.01 km5.04.75.2#142863442Paved0.02 km5.04.85.3#142285182Paved0.13 km4.94.65.2#142100627Asphalt0.11 km4.94.75.6#142377518Asphalt0.06 km4.94.75.6#142100628Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.6#142092227Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.6#142511225Paved0.04 km4.94.75.5#142109448Paved0.10 km4.94.65.1#142709758Asphalt0.02 km4.94.75.5#142278042Paved0.03 km4.84.65.1#142327507Paved0.05 km4.84.65.2#142511224Paved0.03 km4.84.55.4#142092226Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.4#142451614Asphalt0.06 km4.84.55.4#142377516Asphalt0.09 km4.84.55.4#142830006Asphalt0.37 km4.87.47.9#142278044Paved0.03 km4.84.55.0#142863441Paved0.02 km4.74.45.1#142092225Asphalt0.07 km4.54.34.9#142276417Paved0.08 km4.54.34.9#142377517Asphalt0.02 km4.54.34.9#142276418Paved0.03 km4.54.34.9#142013178Asphalt0.02 km4.54.24.8#142100626Asphalt0.09 km4.44.14.7#142511223Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7#142429291Paved0.03 km3.95.77.1#142276602Paved0.02 km3.93.74.2#142511227Paved0.03 km3.45.06.3#142179198Asphalt0.02 km3.35.06.1#142179197Asphalt0.45 km3.34.85.7#142179199Asphalt0.08 km3.24.75.8#142179200Asphalt0.12 km3.24.75.7#142179195Asphalt0.13 km3.24.75.7#142179196Asphalt0.16 km3.14.55.4#142285197Paved0.02 km3.04.35.3#142251947-0.21 km2.92.93.0#142505650Concrete0.02 km2.84.25.3#142505649Concrete0.02 km2.74.15.3#142923174Asphalt0.01 km2.53.74.7#142923175Asphalt0.01 km2.53.74.7#142179206Unpaved0.21 km2.45.64.0#142179205Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/perry-street-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Perry%20Street&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Perry Street?+

Perry Street is approximately 2.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Perry Street sealed?+

Yes. Perry Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Perry Street good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Perry Street scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Perry Street in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Perry Street scores 3.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Perry Street?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Perry Street - 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: 28 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.