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Saunders Beach Road

QLDResidential road7.1 km23 segments
5.4Sports
7.1 kmTotal length
23Segments
25Recorded crashes
12Grey spot segments
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Saunders Beach Road is a 7 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo
5.4/10
SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña
5.5/10
MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas
5.0/10
VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía
5.7/10
4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road
4.8/10
VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados
Distribución de calidad de tramos
Puntaje Deportivo - 23 tramos
Bueno (6-8)30%Aceptable (4-6)43%Malo (<4)26%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 3.8 - 6.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Desglose del puntaje
Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos
Firme
3.5
Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.
Sinuosidad
5.5
Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.
Velocidad
10.0
Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.
Clase de víaResidential road
3.0
Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.
Tráfico
7.0
Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.
Desnivel
4.0
Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.
Historial de accidentes
Agregado en 23 tramos· 24 años de datos
25
Accidentes totales
0
Víctimas mortales
15
Heridos graves
12
Zonas grises

Fuente: datos de accidentes estatales vinculados a la geometría vial. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite de velocidad.

¿Cuándo es arriesgada esta carretera?
Condiciones de accidente - porcentaje de accidentes registrados por circunstancia

Accidentes en firme mojado

Accidentes ocurridos en condiciones húmedas

0%

Accidentes nocturnos

Accidentes ocurridos tras el anochecer

37%

Basado en 24 años de registros de accidentes vinculados a la geometría vial. Desglose de accidentes (noche, mojado, fines de semana): datos VIC 2012-2024. Otros estados muestran solo conteos agregados.

Segments
Top 23 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96225436-0.50 km7.27.56.9#97426666-0.50 km7.07.26.5#96225432-0.50 km6.76.96.2#97426664-0.50 km6.66.96.3#96225430-0.50 km6.56.66.0#96225440-0.50 km6.36.55.9#96225433-0.50 km6.26.35.8#96225438-0.50 km5.96.05.6#96225434-0.50 km5.75.85.4#96225429-0.50 km5.55.65.0#97426659-0.21 km5.55.85.4#96225437-0.50 km5.45.55.0#96225431-0.50 km4.34.34.2#96225439-0.50 km4.24.24.2#96225435-0.03 km4.24.24.2#97426667-0.12 km4.04.03.9#96225441-0.00 km4.04.03.9#97426658-0.05 km3.53.64.0#97426665-0.01 km3.53.53.4#97426661-0.02 km3.13.13.2#97426662-0.08 km3.13.13.2#97426663-0.01 km2.92.93.0#97426660-0.06 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 Saunders Beach Road?+

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

Is Saunders Beach Road sealed?+

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

Is Saunders Beach Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Saunders Beach Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Saunders Beach Road in a caravan?+

With care. Saunders Beach Road scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Saunders Beach Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Saunders Beach Road scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Saunders Beach Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Saunders Beach 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: 24 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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