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Swindle Creek Road

QLDUnclassified road5.9 km13 segments
3.9Sports
5.9 kmTotal length
13Segments
1Recorded crashes
12Grey spot segments

Swindle Creek Road is a 6 km unsealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and fair surface.

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Scores par véhicule
3.9/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
6.2/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
6.4/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
7.2/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
4.2/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 13 tronçons
Correct (4-6)46%Faible (<4)54%

IQR score Sport : 3.5 - 4.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
4.2
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
6.2
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
7.0
Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.
Classe de routeUnclassified road
8.0
Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.
Trafic
9.0
Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.
Dénivelé
7.0
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
Grey spots12 of 13 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 13 tronçons· 24 ans de données
1
Total des accidents
0
Décès
1
Blessures graves
12
Zones grises

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
3.70IRI m/km

Coverage: 8% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

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 Swindle Creek Road?+

Swindle Creek Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Swindle Creek Road sealed?+

No. Swindle Creek Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Swindle Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Swindle Creek Road scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Swindle Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Swindle Creek Road scores 4.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Swindle Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Swindle Creek Road scores 6.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Swindle Creek Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Swindle Creek Road scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Swindle Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Swindle Creek 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.