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Spillway Common

QLDUnclassified road4.1 km15 segments
4.7Sports
4.1 kmTotal length
15Segments
1Recorded crashes
17Grey spot segments

Spillway Common is a 4 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
4.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 15 segments
Fair (4-6)72%Poor (<4)28%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.3

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
6.8
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 15 segments· 24 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
17
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
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure52%
Night driving risk74%
Wind exposure64%
Sun glare risk73%
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
2.96IRI m/km

Coverage: 6% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/spillway-common-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 Spillway Common?+

Spillway Common is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Spillway Common sealed?+

Yes. Spillway Common is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Spillway Common good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Spillway Common scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Spillway Common in a caravan?+

With care. Spillway Common scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Spillway Common good for an EV?+

Yes. Spillway Common scores 8.2/10 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 Spillway Common?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Spillway Common - 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.