Samuel Street

QLDTertiary road1.5 km10 segments

6.2Sports

7.3Safety

1.5 kmTotal length

10Segments

23Recorded crashes

Samuel Street is a 1.5 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Excellent (8+)10%Good (6-8)65%Fair (4-6)8%Poor (<4)17%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 6.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed93%Unsealed7%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

4.9

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.9

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

6.3

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

8.1

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 10 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

QLD avg: 0.269 crashes/km/yrThis road: 1.648▲ Above average

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

23%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

14%

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

Wet road exposure39%

Night driving risk47%

Wind exposure62%

Sun glare risk99%

Wildlife strike risk16%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142125917Asphalt0.15 km8.18.18.2 #142785404Asphalt0.34 km7.67.47.8 #142125914Asphalt0.21 km7.67.67.6 #142785405Asphalt0.12 km6.56.36.9 #142923779Asphalt0.04 km6.46.27.0 #142125915Asphalt0.06 km6.36.26.8 #142125916Asphalt0.11 km6.16.06.6 #142000799Asphalt0.14 km6.05.96.6 #142167139Paved0.07 km6.05.96.3 #142001933Asphalt0.05 km5.95.76.1 #142785403Asphalt0.03 km5.95.66.2 #142923778Asphalt0.03 km5.95.66.2 #142001934Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #142199852Asphalt0.06 km5.35.15.9 #142769190Asphalt0.03 km5.25.05.8 #142769189Asphalt0.03 km5.14.85.6 #142036342Asphalt0.21 km5.04.85.5 #142769187Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.4 #142769188Asphalt0.07 km4.34.14.7 #142769185Asphalt0.00 km4.34.14.7 #142769186Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #142539773Asphalt0.13 km4.26.47.3 #142490206-0.09 km4.14.34.0 #142361189Asphalt0.07 km4.06.07.2 #142361187Asphalt0.06 km3.95.87.1 #142021184Asphalt0.04 km3.95.87.2 #142929507Asphalt0.01 km3.85.77.0 #142021185Asphalt0.03 km3.85.77.0 #142924044Asphalt0.02 km3.75.46.6 #142539775Asphalt0.25 km3.45.16.4 #142361188Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #142539774Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4 #142490207-0.09 km2.92.93.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/samuel-street-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 Samuel Street?+

Samuel Street is approximately 1.5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Samuel Street sealed?+

Yes. Samuel Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Samuel Street good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Samuel Street scores 6.6/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Samuel Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Samuel Street scores 6.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Samuel Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Samuel Street scores 7.2/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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