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Silver Plains Rd

QLDTertiary road63.6 km128 segments
4.2Sports
63.6 kmTotal length
128Segments
4Recorded crashes
124Grey spot segments
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Silver Plains Rd is a 64 km unsealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 128 segments
Fair (4-6)57%Poor (<4)43%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 4.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.6
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 128 segments· 24 years of data
4
Total crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Serious injuries
124
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

0%

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
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure48%
Night driving risk63%
Wind exposure49%
Sun glare risk53%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
Top 128 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97386546-0.50 km5.07.88.3#97386464-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386497-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386498-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386521-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386460-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386475-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386499-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386554-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386503-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386502-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386467-0.50 km4.77.57.7#97386501-0.50 km4.77.47.6#97386477-0.50 km4.67.37.6#97386529-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386534-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386538-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386545-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386542-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386504-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386522-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386516-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386519-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386488-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386515-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386481-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386493-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386551-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386537-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386547-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386548-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386552-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386555-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386474-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386438-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386530-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386490-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386550-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386517-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386478-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386506-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386526-0.50 km4.67.27.3#97386495-0.50 km4.57.27.3#97386553-0.50 km4.57.17.2#97386472-0.50 km4.57.07.1#97386436-0.50 km4.47.07.1#97386468-0.50 km4.47.07.3#97386462-0.50 km4.47.07.1#97386484-0.50 km4.47.07.1#97386485-0.50 km4.47.07.1#97386514-0.50 km4.46.97.0#97386524-0.50 km4.46.97.0#97386476-0.50 km4.46.97.0#97386540-0.50 km4.46.97.0#97386473-0.50 km4.46.87.0#97386520-0.50 km4.36.87.0#97386489-0.50 km4.36.87.0#97386527-0.50 km4.36.87.0#97386510-0.50 km4.36.87.2#97386469-0.50 km4.36.87.0#97386549-0.50 km4.36.86.9#97386480-0.50 km4.36.86.9#97386496-0.50 km4.36.76.9#97386459-0.50 km4.26.76.8#97386463-0.50 km4.26.66.8#97386491-0.50 km4.26.76.8#97386466-0.50 km4.26.67.0#97386479-0.50 km4.26.66.8#97386509-0.50 km4.26.56.7#97386429-0.50 km4.16.46.6#97386505-0.50 km4.16.46.8#97386457-0.50 km4.06.36.6#97386494-0.50 km4.06.36.5#97386525-0.50 km4.06.26.5#97386487-0.50 km3.96.16.4#97386539-0.50 km3.86.06.3#97386528-0.50 km3.86.06.0#97386483-0.50 km3.86.06.0#97386445-0.50 km3.85.96.1#97386500-0.50 km3.85.96.2#97386518-0.50 km3.85.96.2#97386461-0.50 km3.85.96.2#97386465-0.50 km3.85.96.4#97386434-0.50 km3.85.96.2#97386531-0.50 km3.85.95.9#97386470-0.50 km3.85.86.0#97386533-0.50 km3.75.85.8#97386454-0.50 km3.75.85.8#97386456-0.50 km3.75.86.0#97386544-0.50 km3.75.76.0#97386458-0.50 km3.75.85.8#97386441-0.50 km3.75.75.9#97386439-0.50 km3.65.75.8#97386440-0.50 km3.65.65.9#97386523-0.50 km3.65.75.7#97386532-0.50 km3.65.75.7#97386433-0.50 km3.65.65.7#97386492-0.50 km3.65.55.8#97386536-0.50 km3.65.65.6#97386482-0.50 km3.55.55.6#97386543-0.50 km3.55.45.8#97386448-0.50 km3.55.55.5#97386451-0.50 km3.55.45.7#97386446-0.50 km3.55.45.7#97386449-0.50 km3.55.55.5#97386443-0.50 km3.45.35.7#97386535-0.50 km3.45.35.4#97386450-0.50 km3.45.35.4#97386447-0.50 km3.45.25.5#97386442-0.50 km3.45.25.5#97386512-0.50 km3.35.15.6#97386486-0.50 km3.35.15.5#97386435-0.50 km3.35.15.5#97386432-0.50 km3.35.05.4#97386511-0.50 km3.35.05.3#97386452-0.50 km3.24.95.3#97386431-0.50 km3.24.95.4#97386471-0.50 km3.24.95.3#97386541-0.50 km3.24.95.3#97386556-0.11 km3.24.95.3#97386453-0.50 km3.24.95.3#97386430-0.50 km3.14.85.3#97386507-0.50 km3.14.75.3#97386513-0.50 km3.14.75.1#97386455-0.50 km2.94.44.8#97386437-0.50 km2.94.44.8#97386508-0.50 km2.94.34.8#97386444-0.50 km2.84.34.8
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 Silver Plains Rd?+

Silver Plains Rd is approximately 64 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Silver Plains Rd sealed?+

No. Silver Plains Rd is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Silver Plains Rd good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Silver Plains Rd scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Silver Plains Rd in a caravan?+

With care. Silver Plains Rd scores 4.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Silver Plains Rd good for an EV?+

Yes. Silver Plains Rd 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 Silver Plains Rd suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Silver Plains Rd scores 7.1/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Silver Plains Rd?+

Contour has identified 124 grey spots on Silver Plains Rd - 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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