Semples Road

QLDResidential road14.7 km31 segments

5.0Sports

14.7 kmTotal length

31Segments

31Grey spot segments

Semples Road is a 15 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 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

5.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 31 segments

Good (6-8)35%Fair (4-6)65%

Sports score IQR: 4.6 - 6.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

1.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 31 segments

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.

Segments

Top 31 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96626943Asphalt0.50 km7.77.57.6 #96626948Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2 #96626945Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2 #96626947Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2 #96626946Asphalt0.50 km7.17.07.0 #96626956Asphalt0.50 km6.76.66.7 #96626941Asphalt0.50 km6.66.56.7 #96626935Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.5 #96626939Asphalt0.50 km6.46.36.4 #96626938Asphalt0.50 km6.26.16.3 #96626942Asphalt0.45 km6.05.76.2 #96626960Asphalt0.50 km5.55.15.6 #96626965Asphalt0.18 km5.55.15.6 #96626959Asphalt0.09 km5.55.15.6 #96626937Asphalt0.50 km5.04.85.3 #96626957Asphalt0.50 km5.04.85.3 #96626944Asphalt0.50 km4.94.75.5 #96626950Asphalt0.50 km4.84.65.2 #96626936Asphalt0.50 km4.84.55.2 #96626961Asphalt0.50 km4.84.55.1 #96626949Asphalt0.50 km4.84.55.1 #96626940Asphalt0.50 km4.74.44.9 #96626951Asphalt0.50 km4.64.45.0 #96626954Asphalt0.50 km4.64.35.0 #96626958Asphalt0.50 km4.54.34.9 #96626955Asphalt0.50 km4.54.34.9 #96626964Asphalt0.50 km4.44.14.7 #96626963Asphalt0.50 km4.44.14.7 #96626953Asphalt0.50 km4.34.14.7 #96626962Asphalt0.50 km4.34.14.7 #96626952Asphalt0.50 km4.34.14.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/semples-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 Semples Road?+

Semples Road is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Semples Road sealed?+

Yes. Semples Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Semples Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Semples Road in a caravan?+

With care. Semples Road scores 5.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Semples Road?+

Contour has identified 31 grey spots on Semples 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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