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Russell Pocket Road

QLDResidential road7.2 km19 segments
6.9Sports
7.2 kmTotal length
19Segments
2Recorded crashes
18Grey spot segments
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Russell Pocket Road is a 7 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
6.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 19 segments
Good (6-8)85%Fair (4-6)5%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 7.5

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
8.5
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 19 segments· 24 years of data
2
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
18
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.

Segments
Top 20 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96548653-0.50 km7.98.17.7#96548651-0.50 km7.98.17.7#96548644-0.37 km7.88.07.5#96548654-0.26 km7.47.67.2#96548638-0.23 km7.37.57.2#96548634-0.50 km7.37.67.2#96548645-0.50 km7.27.56.9#96548639-0.50 km7.27.56.9#96471857-0.36 km7.27.57.0#96548631-0.50 km6.77.16.7#96548633-0.50 km6.77.16.7#96548642-0.50 km6.67.06.5#96548647-0.50 km6.67.06.5#96548648-0.50 km6.67.06.5#96548636-0.22 km6.56.76.4#96548650-0.12 km6.06.25.9#96548646-0.15 km5.45.75.5#96471856-0.00 km4.04.03.9#96471855-0.50 km3.93.94.1#96548657-0.05 km3.63.74.1
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 Russell Pocket Road?+

Russell Pocket Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Russell Pocket Road sealed?+

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

Is Russell Pocket Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Russell Pocket Road scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Russell Pocket Road in a caravan?+

With care. Russell Pocket Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Russell Pocket Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Russell Pocket Road scores 6.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Russell Pocket Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Russell Pocket Road scores 7.9/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Russell Pocket Road?+

Contour has identified 18 grey spots on Russell Pocket 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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