Southern Cross Way

QLDMotorway7.3 km24 segments

5.5Sports

7.3 kmTotal length

24Segments

376Recorded crashes

15Grey spot segments

Southern Cross Way is a 7 km sealed motorway in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 24 segments

Excellent (8+)3%Good (6-8)42%Fair (4-6)53%Poor (<4)3%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 6.7

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

2.9

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classMotorway

0.0

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

Traffic

1.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 24 segments· 24 years of data

376

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

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

11%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

18%

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 roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.99IRI m/km

Coverage: 78% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 78 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96257686Asphalt0.50 km8.17.98.2 #96130718Asphalt0.32 km7.77.47.9 #96058268Asphalt0.50 km7.67.37.6 #96080206Asphalt0.50 km7.67.37.6 #96256498Asphalt0.36 km7.57.27.5 #96058269Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.4 #96080207Asphalt0.50 km7.26.87.2 #96130712Asphalt0.29 km7.16.77.1 #96130896Asphalt0.50 km7.16.77.2 #96093511Asphalt0.50 km7.06.77.1 #96302834Asphalt0.50 km6.96.56.8 #96058270Asphalt0.37 km6.86.46.9 #96227503Asphalt0.20 km6.76.37.0 #97213899Asphalt0.19 km6.76.36.8 #97100288Asphalt0.32 km6.76.36.8 #97213896Asphalt0.22 km6.56.16.8 #96130713Asphalt0.25 km6.56.16.4 #96261654Asphalt0.27 km6.46.06.4 #97136212Asphalt0.42 km6.35.86.3 #97209660Asphalt0.29 km6.35.86.5 #96256496Asphalt0.26 km6.25.86.4 #96093507Asphalt0.25 km6.25.86.6 #97100282Asphalt0.22 km6.25.76.5 #96227504Asphalt0.47 km6.25.76.2 #96130715Asphalt0.19 km6.15.76.3 #96093509Asphalt0.33 km6.05.56.0 #97213866Asphalt0.24 km6.05.56.0 #96130893Asphalt0.25 km6.05.56.2 #96130716Asphalt0.18 km6.05.56.2 #97229177Asphalt0.21 km5.95.56.2 #96130898Asphalt0.25 km5.95.56.2 #96302835Asphalt0.16 km5.85.36.1 #96080208Asphalt0.16 km5.85.36.1 #97229178Asphalt0.18 km5.85.36.1 #97100717Asphalt0.23 km5.75.25.8 #96257713Asphalt0.12 km5.65.16.1 #97220593Asphalt0.19 km5.44.95.8 #97213871Asphalt0.09 km5.44.95.9 #97213897Asphalt0.31 km5.44.85.5 #96093506Asphalt0.32 km5.34.85.7 #97213864Asphalt0.08 km5.34.85.5 #96093512Asphalt0.10 km5.34.85.7 #97229174Asphalt0.21 km5.34.75.5 #97368375Asphalt0.04 km5.24.85.7 #96302833Asphalt0.11 km5.24.85.7 #97368377Asphalt0.04 km5.24.85.7 #96302836Asphalt0.11 km5.24.85.7 #97213876Asphalt0.09 km5.24.75.6 #97100716Asphalt0.11 km5.24.75.4 #97213878Asphalt0.11 km5.24.75.7 #96093510Asphalt0.32 km5.24.65.6 #96130895Asphalt0.05 km5.24.65.7 #97404981Asphalt0.09 km5.14.65.6 #96130894Asphalt0.05 km5.14.65.7 #97367499Asphalt0.11 km5.14.65.6 #97229176Asphalt0.01 km5.14.65.8 #97229175Asphalt0.06 km5.14.65.7 #97213895Asphalt0.04 km5.04.55.6 #96080205Asphalt0.30 km5.04.55.3 #97368374Asphalt0.04 km5.04.55.5 #97213885Asphalt0.03 km5.04.55.6 #96256497Asphalt0.02 km5.04.55.6 #96130892Asphalt0.05 km4.94.45.4 #97213894Asphalt0.10 km4.84.35.1 #96256495Asphalt0.02 km4.84.35.3 #97368376Asphalt0.04 km4.84.35.3 #97213875Asphalt0.08 km4.84.35.3 #96130897Asphalt0.07 km4.84.25.1 #96130891Asphalt0.05 km4.74.15.0 #97213884Asphalt0.21 km4.74.15.0 #96058615Asphalt0.03 km4.64.04.9 #96093508Asphalt0.03 km4.64.04.9 #97213898Asphalt0.04 km4.64.04.9 #97213888Asphalt0.07 km4.43.84.6 #97213877Asphalt0.01 km4.43.84.6 #96257687Asphalt0.00 km4.43.84.6 #96771072Asphalt0.23 km3.14.55.5 #97213865Asphalt0.10 km2.84.05.2

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Southern Cross Way?+

Southern Cross Way is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Southern Cross Way sealed?+

Yes. Southern Cross Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Southern Cross Way good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Southern Cross Way scores 5.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Southern Cross Way in a caravan?+

Yes. Southern Cross Way scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Southern Cross Way?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Southern Cross Way - 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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