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Smith Road

QLDTertiary road14.4 km31 segments
2.4Sports
14.4 kmTotal length
31Segments
31Grey spot segments
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Smith Road is a 14 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 31 segments
Fair (4-6)3%Poor (<4)97%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed20%Unsealed81%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.3
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 31 segments· 24 years of data
31
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.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

12%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

26%

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
6.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure60%
Night driving risk60%
Wind exposure54%
Sun glare risk78%
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 150 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#111491968Paved0.65 km8.18.28.3#111491969Paved0.45 km8.18.28.3#96299051Paved0.50 km8.18.18.2#111067536Paved0.65 km8.18.18.2#111067535Paved0.65 km8.18.18.2#96299050Paved0.50 km8.18.18.2#111067534Paved0.60 km8.18.18.2#111067537Paved0.43 km7.67.67.9#97389828Asphalt0.34 km7.27.27.1#96271633-0.31 km6.77.16.7#96271630-0.48 km6.67.06.5#111067539Paved0.30 km6.56.56.9#97451399Asphalt0.25 km6.46.26.8#96465348Asphalt0.08 km6.26.06.7#97422207Asphalt0.12 km6.25.96.6#97422210Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6#96271627-0.31 km6.16.45.9#96418221Paved0.11 km6.05.96.2#96418218Paved0.13 km6.05.86.1#97422211Asphalt0.14 km6.05.76.3#97422208Asphalt0.06 km5.95.66.2#96271631-0.26 km5.86.15.5#97389827Asphalt0.22 km5.85.66.3#97389826Asphalt0.13 km5.85.66.4#96132826Asphalt0.12 km5.85.66.4#96132823Asphalt0.16 km5.85.66.4#96132824Asphalt0.09 km5.85.66.4#96465347Asphalt0.08 km5.85.66.4#97422209Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9#96132825Asphalt0.15 km5.65.46.2#96465344Asphalt0.08 km5.65.46.2#96465346Asphalt0.09 km5.65.46.1#111491970Paved0.08 km5.65.46.2#96418197Paved0.09 km5.55.45.8#96418199Paved0.06 km5.45.25.7#97179163Asphalt0.20 km5.48.49.2#96552751Asphalt0.01 km5.24.95.4#96255003Paved0.50 km5.17.98.5#111067538Paved0.07 km5.04.85.8#111491971Paved0.02 km5.04.85.8#96271632-0.09 km5.05.25.0#96343642Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96255002Paved0.50 km5.07.78.3#96299052Paved0.05 km4.94.75.6#96343641Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.2#96255004Paved0.50 km4.87.37.9#96418198Paved0.01 km4.84.55.4#96418219Paved0.09 km4.54.34.9#96343643Asphalt0.42 km4.36.77.5#96418220Paved0.09 km4.34.14.7#96409100-0.50 km4.26.47.0#96409096-0.50 km4.26.46.9#96409098-0.50 km4.26.47.0#111212297Unpaved0.18 km4.06.34.0#111290048Unpaved0.41 km4.04.44.0#96732758Unpaved0.50 km4.06.44.0#97042686Unpaved0.42 km4.06.54.0#111212295Unpaved0.41 km4.06.44.0#97042685Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96829971Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0#111212296Unpaved0.27 km4.06.34.0#96193933-0.37 km4.04.04.2#96255005Paved0.12 km3.85.96.8#96625437-0.10 km3.83.83.7#96355698Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#96355701Asphalt0.41 km3.75.46.3#96355697Asphalt0.07 km3.75.46.3#96358660-0.50 km3.63.63.7#96271629-0.36 km3.63.63.7#96409095-0.50 km3.65.65.5#96552752Asphalt0.02 km3.55.26.6#96255006Paved0.02 km3.55.25.9#96732759Unpaved0.06 km3.53.64.0#96193932-0.50 km3.53.53.8#96829974Unpaved0.25 km3.43.53.8#96409097-0.50 km3.45.35.8#96355700Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8#96355699Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8#96358661-0.07 km3.33.43.7#96829973Unpaved0.50 km3.23.33.5#97401342Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.4#96193931-0.06 km3.13.13.2#96271628-0.47 km3.13.13.2#96409101-0.02 km3.04.75.4#96409099-0.50 km2.94.54.8#96625438-0.02 km2.82.82.9#96829972Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#96994018Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#96355703Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96355704Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96355706Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96355707Unpaved0.23 km2.43.84.0#96662907Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662909Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662910Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662911Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662913Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662920Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662925Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662926Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662927Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96662928Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662929Unpaved0.27 km2.44.34.0#96728715Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96728716Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96728717Unpaved0.06 km2.45.54.0#96728718Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96728719Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662915Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96826902Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96826903Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96826904Unpaved0.35 km2.45.24.0#96662916Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662918Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662924Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96355702Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#96994022Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#96994024Unpaved0.25 km2.44.84.0#96355705Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#97032120Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#97032121Unpaved0.11 km2.44.24.0#97032122Unpaved0.08 km2.44.04.0#97032123Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97032124Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#97032125Unpaved0.15 km2.44.04.0#97337306Unpaved0.27 km2.43.84.0#97179160Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97179161Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97179162Unpaved0.15 km2.45.14.0#96662930Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#96296863Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#96296864Unpaved0.04 km2.44.24.0#96728720Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97337290Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#97337303Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#97337304Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#97337305Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96662906Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96662908Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662912Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662914Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662917Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662919Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#96662921Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662922Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96662923Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96662931Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#96662932Unpaved0.31 km2.45.34.0#96728721Unpaved0.25 km2.46.04.0#96994020Unpaved0.37 km2.23.63.9
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/smith-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Smith%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Smith Road?+

Smith Road is approximately 14 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Smith Road sealed?+

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

Is Smith Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Smith Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Smith Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Smith Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Smith Road?+

Contour has identified 31 grey spots on Smith 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: 23 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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