Pierces Creek Road

QLDTertiary road31.0 km75 segments

5.1Sports

31.0 kmTotal length

75Segments

29Recorded crashes

58Grey spot segments

Pierces Creek Road is a 31 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.6/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

5.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 75 segments

Fair (4-6)96%Poor (<4)4%

Sports score IQR: 4.4 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

8.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 75 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

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

12%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

28%

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

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure52%

Night driving risk67%

Wind exposure61%

Sun glare risk47%

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 79 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96296785Asphalt0.50 km5.78.79.5 #96296784Asphalt0.50 km5.78.79.5 #96296781Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96535418Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96296786Asphalt0.47 km5.68.79.4 #96474555Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96334382Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96352676Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96334388Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96817966Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #97179812Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96535420Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96334384Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4 #96334383Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4 #96474549Asphalt0.50 km5.58.59.3 #97179815Asphalt0.27 km5.58.59.3 #97131776Asphalt0.50 km5.58.49.3 #97179811Asphalt0.50 km5.58.49.2 #96352679Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #96474560Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96474550Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96474556Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96817965Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96352681Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96352683Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96352680Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96474554Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96474540Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96535422Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.9 #96535425Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8 #96535426Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8 #96352678Asphalt0.33 km5.38.18.8 #96535419Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.7 #96535421Asphalt0.38 km5.27.98.6 #96474553Asphalt0.50 km5.27.98.6 #96352682Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #96352677Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.6 #96474545Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.4 #96474563Asphalt0.41 km5.17.88.5 #96296782Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.6 #96474559Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.5 #96817967Asphalt0.42 km5.07.78.6 #96474562Asphalt0.28 km5.07.78.4 #96334385Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4 #96535416Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4 #96535417Asphalt0.43 km5.07.78.6 #96474547Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.4 #96535424Asphalt0.29 km4.97.58.2 #96296783Asphalt0.23 km4.97.58.4 #96334386Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.3 #97131778Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.3 #96352675Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.2 #96352684Asphalt0.19 km4.77.18.0 #96474552Asphalt0.18 km4.77.18.1 #96474558Asphalt0.50 km4.77.08.0 #97131777Asphalt0.37 km4.67.08.0 #97131779Asphalt0.32 km4.66.87.9 #96352674Asphalt0.15 km4.56.88.0 #97179814Asphalt0.50 km4.46.57.4 #96474542Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.3 #97131771Asphalt0.50 km4.26.37.4 #97131775Asphalt0.26 km4.26.37.4 #97131774Asphalt0.50 km4.26.37.4 #96334387Asphalt0.28 km4.26.27.5 #96535414Asphalt0.04 km4.26.27.5 #96535427Asphalt0.01 km4.26.27.5 #96474538Asphalt0.01 km4.26.27.5 #97131770Asphalt0.06 km4.16.17.4 #96296738Asphalt0.10 km4.16.17.4 #97131772Asphalt0.09 km4.16.17.4 #96352673Asphalt0.25 km4.16.07.0 #96535415Asphalt0.10 km4.05.97.1 #96474557Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.9 #96296787Asphalt0.08 km4.05.97.1 #97131773Asphalt0.28 km4.05.97.1 #96474543Asphalt0.23 km4.05.97.1 #97179813Asphalt0.11 km3.95.66.7 #96535423Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7 #96334389Asphalt0.05 km3.95.66.7

API reference

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Pierces Creek Road?+

Pierces Creek Road is approximately 31 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Pierces Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Pierces Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Pierces Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Pierces Creek Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Pierces Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Pierces Creek Road scores 5.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Pierces Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Pierces Creek Road scores 8.6/10 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 Pierces Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 58 grey spots on Pierces Creek 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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