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Southern Road

QLDTertiary road57.9 km125 segments
3.9Sports
57.9 kmTotal length
125Segments
1Recorded crashes
128Grey spot segments
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Southern Road is a 58 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 125 segments
Fair (4-6)44%Poor (<4)56%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.5

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
0.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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 125 segments· 24 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
128
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
7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure37%
Night driving risk51%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk34%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
3.21IRI m/km

Coverage: 84% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 129 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97363332Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8#97359152Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.6#97441328Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.4#97363415Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#97441313Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#97441330Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.5#97363413Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#97363330Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.2#96405935Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.3#97359159Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.2#97363414Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.3#96405944Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96405939Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.2#96405957Asphalt0.50 km5.07.58.2#96405958Asphalt0.50 km5.07.58.2#97363331Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.1#96405994Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#97441333Asphalt0.32 km4.87.48.1#96405941Asphalt0.50 km4.87.27.9#97359150Asphalt0.50 km4.87.47.7#96405938Asphalt0.50 km4.87.28.0#96405940Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.9#96405973Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.9#96405960Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.7#96405967Asphalt0.45 km4.67.07.8#96405975Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.6#96405997Asphalt0.50 km4.66.97.6#97363418Asphalt0.15 km4.66.97.7#97359155Asphalt0.50 km4.56.97.3#97298025Asphalt0.38 km4.56.77.5#96405959Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.5#96405998Asphalt0.50 km4.46.87.2#97359153Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.2#97359156Asphalt0.32 km4.46.67.3#96405995Asphalt0.21 km4.46.57.4#96405954Asphalt0.50 km4.46.57.4#97441332Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.3#97359158Asphalt0.32 km4.36.47.3#96405974Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.3#96405996Asphalt0.35 km4.36.37.3#97363402Asphalt0.50 km4.26.37.1#97359149Asphalt0.50 km4.26.57.0#97441321Asphalt0.50 km4.26.37.2#96405945Asphalt0.50 km4.26.27.0#97441327Asphalt0.50 km4.26.27.0#97359151Asphalt0.50 km4.26.36.9#96405972Asphalt0.50 km4.26.37.0#96405966Asphalt0.50 km4.16.07.0#97363417Asphalt0.50 km4.16.06.9#97441326Asphalt0.50 km4.16.07.0#97363416Asphalt0.27 km4.16.07.0#96405951Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.9#97441318Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.9#96405982Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.9#96405937Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.9#96405948Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#97363408Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.8#96405977Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.8#97363407Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.7#97363410Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.8#96405971Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.8#97363419Asphalt0.03 km3.95.87.0#96405976Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.6#96405962Asphalt0.42 km3.95.76.7#97359161Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96405986Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#97298026Asphalt0.08 km3.95.86.6#97363412Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96405993Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#96405983Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#97359154Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405955Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.5#96405990Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405970Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405984Asphalt0.42 km3.95.66.7#96405953Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405942Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405952Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405968Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405950Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#97363411Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405936Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#96405981Asphalt0.34 km3.95.66.7#97441319Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.7#97441331Asphalt0.49 km3.85.66.7#96405985Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.5#96405980Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.5#96405964Asphalt0.50 km3.85.76.7#97441322Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#97441325Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#97359160Asphalt0.50 km3.85.76.5#97441323Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#97441312Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#97363404Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.3#96405979Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.5#96405999Asphalt0.10 km3.85.66.5#96405992Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96405987Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96405943Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#97363409Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96405988Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#97363333Asphalt0.08 km3.85.56.4#96405946Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96405965Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96405989Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96405991Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#96405978Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#97359163Asphalt0.03 km3.75.66.6#97441324Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#97441314Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#97441316Asphalt0.15 km3.75.46.3#97441320Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#97363329Asphalt0.07 km3.75.66.2#97441315Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#97441317Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#97441329Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#96405969Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#96405947Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#96405949Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.3#97363406Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.3#97359148Asphalt0.08 km3.65.46.3#97363334Asphalt0.03 km3.65.46.3#96405961Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.0#97363403Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.0#97359157Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.0#97359162Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.0#96405956Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.0#96405963Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.0#97363405Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.6
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/southern-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Southern%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 Southern Road?+

Southern Road is approximately 58 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Southern Road sealed?+

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

Is Southern Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Southern Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Southern Road in a caravan?+

With care. Southern Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Southern Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Southern Road scores 6.7/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Southern Road?+

Contour has identified 128 grey spots on Southern 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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