Pope Road

QLDResidential road2.0 km5 segments

5.8Sports

2.0 kmTotal length

5Segments

5Grey spot segments

Pope Road is a 2 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Good (6-8)20%Fair (4-6)60%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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 5 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

25%

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

6.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure76%

Night driving risk75%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk96%

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

1.85IRI m/km

Coverage: 40% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96487311-0.48 km7.07.26.5 #96487309-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #96487310-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #96487300-0.48 km4.85.04.5 #97051933Unpaved0.42 km4.06.44.0 #96487301-0.06 km3.73.73.8 #96425471Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96425473Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96425474Unpaved0.19 km2.45.84.0 #96425472Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96425470Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Pope Road?+

Pope Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Pope Road sealed?+

No. Pope Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Pope Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Pope Road scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Pope Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Pope Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Pope Road scores 6.4/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Pope Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Pope 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: 23 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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