River Drive

QLDResidential road0.5 km10 segments

5.0Sports

0.5 kmTotal length

10Segments

10Grey spot segments

River Drive is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed61%Unsealed39%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.3

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 10 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

19%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

44%

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.

Segments

Top 43 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96254180Asphalt0.28 km8.68.48.4 #96387633Asphalt0.25 km7.37.37.2 #96406354Asphalt0.26 km7.27.07.2 #96406352Asphalt0.09 km6.56.27.1 #97385466Asphalt0.02 km6.25.96.8 #97422899Asphalt0.04 km6.25.86.4 #96224563-0.40 km6.16.45.9 #97382362Asphalt0.04 km6.15.86.7 #96406353Asphalt0.12 km6.05.76.6 #97385470Asphalt0.04 km6.05.76.6 #97143487Asphalt0.09 km5.95.76.3 #96321913Asphalt0.02 km5.85.66.5 #97339069Asphalt0.04 km5.85.66.5 #97339066Asphalt0.03 km5.75.56.3 #96514671-0.16 km5.75.95.5 #96321915Asphalt0.14 km5.55.36.1 #97382371Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #97382358Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #96415085Asphalt0.02 km5.25.06.0 #96415081Asphalt0.10 km5.25.05.8 #96415086Asphalt0.02 km5.14.95.9 #96415084Asphalt0.01 km5.14.95.8 #96321914Asphalt0.07 km5.14.85.3 #97143488Asphalt0.08 km4.94.75.6 #97143489Asphalt0.09 km4.94.75.6 #96415082Asphalt0.06 km4.74.55.1 #96415083Asphalt0.03 km4.64.35.0 #96415087Asphalt0.03 km4.54.34.9 #96514672-0.09 km4.24.34.5 #97422903Asphalt0.10 km4.06.17.3 #97421528Asphalt0.06 km3.75.56.8 #96224558-0.13 km3.63.83.7 #97382357Asphalt0.04 km3.65.46.8 #97385465Asphalt0.02 km3.55.36.7 #96224559-0.04 km3.33.43.7 #96224561-0.04 km3.33.43.7 #96224567-0.12 km3.33.43.7 #96224564-0.04 km3.33.43.7 #96224560-0.13 km3.13.23.3 #97382363Asphalt0.01 km3.14.65.6 #96224565-0.13 km3.13.13.3 #96224562-0.12 km3.13.13.3 #96224566-0.04 km2.92.93.0

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 River Drive?+

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

Is River Drive sealed?+

Yes. River Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is River Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. River Drive scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive River Drive in a caravan?+

With care. River Drive scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on River Drive?+

Contour has identified 10 grey spots on River Drive - 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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