Telecom Road

QLDResidential road2.3 km7 segments

3.8Sports

2.3 kmTotal length

7Segments

8Grey spot segments

Telecom Road is a 2 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.0/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 7 segments

Good (6-8)38%Fair (4-6)13%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 3.3 - 6.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed31%Unsealed69%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

4.2

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

4.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

5.5

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 7 segments

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 environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk59%

Wind exposure64%

Sun glare risk97%

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

1.74IRI m/km

Coverage: 13% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96069301Asphalt0.50 km7.37.17.2 #96069302Asphalt0.21 km7.27.17.1 #97412336-0.43 km6.16.45.9 #97128936-0.50 km4.26.47.0 #97128937-0.09 km3.55.56.1 #97412337-0.05 km3.53.63.8 #97412338-0.01 km2.92.93.0 #97128935-0.50 km2.84.45.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/telecom-road-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 Telecom Road?+

Telecom Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Telecom Road sealed?+

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

Is Telecom Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Telecom Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Telecom Road in a caravan?+

With care. Telecom Road scores 4.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Telecom Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Telecom Road scores 6.0/10 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 Telecom Road?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Telecom 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: 23 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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