Tin Can Bay Road

QLDPrimary road49.9 km156 segments

6.0Sports

49.9 kmTotal length

156Segments

277Recorded crashes

79Grey spot segments

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Tin Can Bay Road is a 50 km sealed primary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Scores par véhicule

6.0/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

5.7/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

6.5/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

4.8/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

7.0/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 156 tronçons

Excellent (8+)12%Bon (6-8)37%Correct (4-6)42%Faible (<4)8%

IQR score Sport : 5.4 - 7.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed97%Unsealed3%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

1.4

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

10.0

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routePrimary road

5.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

5.0

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 spots79 of 156 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 156 tronçons· 24 ans de données

277

Total des accidents

Décès

113

Blessures graves

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

2.23IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141996115Paved0.16 km6.56.26.8

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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 Tin Can Bay Road?+

Tin Can Bay Road is approximately 50 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Tin Can Bay Road sealed?+

Yes. Tin Can Bay Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Tin Can Bay Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Tin Can Bay Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Tin Can Bay Road scores 7.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Tin Can Bay Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Tin Can Bay Road scores 6.5/10 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 Tin Can Bay Road?+

Contour has identified 79 grey spots on Tin Can Bay 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.

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