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Razorback Road

QLDResidential road6.0 km20 segments
6.1Sports
6.0 kmTotal length
20Segments
20Grey spot segments
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Razorback Road is a 6 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 20 segments
Good (6-8)55%Fair (4-6)15%Poor (<4)30%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 6.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed16%Unsealed84%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
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
4.0
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 20 segments· 24 years of data
20
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

15%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

39%

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
6.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure69%
Night driving risk73%
Wind exposure64%
Sun glare risk41%
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 38 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96134882-0.50 km7.88.07.5#96134885-0.50 km7.27.56.9#96134880-0.50 km7.27.57.0#96134892-0.24 km6.66.86.4#96134877-0.50 km6.66.96.3#96134864-0.47 km6.67.06.5#96134884-0.50 km6.67.06.5#96134873-0.50 km6.46.86.4#96134891-0.28 km6.26.45.8#96134868-0.31 km6.16.45.9#96217074Asphalt0.27 km6.05.96.4#96134889-0.50 km6.06.35.8#96298947Asphalt0.17 km5.58.59.3#96298948Asphalt0.50 km5.48.49.2#96298950Asphalt0.30 km5.48.49.2#96298949Asphalt0.50 km5.48.49.2#96134878-0.24 km5.45.75.3#96134860-0.14 km5.05.25.2#96217075Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.4#96134863-0.12 km4.64.84.7#97140540Asphalt0.06 km4.67.08.1#96134869-0.06 km3.94.04.2#96134872-0.16 km3.93.94.1#96298951Asphalt0.01 km3.85.77.0#96134875-0.03 km3.63.74.1#97326899Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.6#96134861-0.03 km3.53.63.8#96134866-0.10 km3.43.53.7#96134887-0.34 km3.33.43.7#96989736Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96989738Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#96989727Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96989728Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96989729Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96989730Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96989732Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96989734Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96989735Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/razorback-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Razorback%20Road&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 Razorback Road?+

Razorback Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Razorback Road sealed?+

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

Is Razorback Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Razorback Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Razorback Road in a caravan?+

With care. Razorback Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Razorback Road?+

Contour has identified 20 grey spots on Razorback 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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