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Rise and Shine Road

QLDTertiary road10.7 km27 segments
2.4Sports
10.7 kmTotal length
27Segments
2Recorded crashes
26Grey spot segments
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Rise and Shine Road is a 11 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 27 segments
Fair (4-6)21%Poor (<4)79%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed38%Unsealed62%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
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
7.0
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 27 segments· 24 years of data
2
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
26
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

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
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure62%
Night driving risk65%
Wind exposure56%
Sun glare risk69%
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 28 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97182306Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6#97182304Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.6#97182305Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#97182308Asphalt0.12 km4.77.17.9#97182297Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.9#97182301Asphalt0.18 km4.05.97.1#97182302Asphalt0.38 km3.95.66.7#97182299Asphalt0.25 km3.95.66.7#97182300Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#97182307Asphalt0.12 km3.95.66.7#97182303Asphalt0.03 km3.85.56.4#97182298Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2#97419999Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97420010Unpaved0.06 km2.45.14.0#97420005Unpaved0.15 km2.44.34.0#97420000Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97420008Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96365416Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96365418Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#97420002Unpaved0.27 km2.46.04.0#97420004Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96365417Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97420009Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97420001Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97420003Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#97419998Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97420006Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97420007Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/rise-and-shine-road-qldRoad 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 Rise and Shine Road?+

Rise and Shine Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Rise and Shine Road sealed?+

Yes. Rise and Shine Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Rise and Shine Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Rise and Shine Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Rise and Shine Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Rise and Shine Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Rise and Shine Road?+

Contour has identified 26 grey spots on Rise and Shine 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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