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Taroom Street

QLDTrunk road0.5 km4 segmentsA5
5.2Sports
0.5 kmTotal length
4Segments
4Grey spot segments

Taroom Street is a 0 km sealed trunk route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 4 segments
Good (6-8)25%Fair (4-6)75%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
9.3
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.6
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTrunk road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
3.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 4 segments
4
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.

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
4.06IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% 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/taroom-street-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Taroom%20Street&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 Taroom Street?+

Taroom Street is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Taroom Street sealed?+

Yes. Taroom Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Taroom Street good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Taroom Street scores 4.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Taroom Street in a caravan?+

With care. Taroom Street scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Taroom Street?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Taroom Street - 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.