University Road

QLDTrunk road5.3 km29 segments

5.7Sports

7.6Safety

5.3 kmTotal length

29Segments

177Recorded crashes

University Road is a 5.3 km sealed trunk route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 29 segments

Good (6-8)35%Fair (4-6)65%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 5.6

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

2.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

3.1

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

3.6

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 29 segments· 24 years of data

177

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

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

11%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

22%

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

Wet road exposure35%

Night driving risk30%

Wind exposure40%

Sun glare risk100%

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

1.45IRI m/km

Coverage: 98% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 73 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142472077Asphalt0.20 km8.18.18.2 #142313368Paved0.44 km7.67.37.6 #142017726Asphalt0.49 km7.67.67.6 #142451463Asphalt0.50 km7.57.27.4 #142313306Asphalt0.32 km7.47.17.3 #142313333Asphalt0.38 km7.16.87.1 #142451460Asphalt0.50 km6.96.66.9 #141999767Asphalt0.22 km6.96.87.2 #142848718Asphalt0.50 km6.86.46.7 #142671059Asphalt0.50 km6.86.46.7 #142671870Asphalt0.33 km6.76.36.7 #142313313Asphalt0.21 km6.66.26.6 #142268566Asphalt0.12 km6.66.56.6 #142313312Asphalt0.50 km6.35.86.3 #142451464Asphalt0.18 km6.25.86.3 #141993624Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6 #142451461Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1 #141999761Asphalt0.10 km5.97.68.0 #142268565Asphalt0.17 km5.85.76.0 #141999716Asphalt0.07 km5.75.56.2 #142671869Asphalt0.10 km5.75.26.1 #142869818Asphalt0.50 km5.65.25.8 #142472078Asphalt0.02 km5.65.46.1 #142671457Asphalt0.03 km5.65.16.1 #142313309Asphalt0.50 km5.55.15.8 #142313314Asphalt0.04 km5.55.05.9 #142671062Asphalt0.04 km5.44.95.8 #142869823Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6 #142673096Asphalt0.06 km5.35.15.7 #142313334Asphalt0.09 km5.34.95.7 #142313303Asphalt0.06 km5.34.85.6 #142313304Asphalt0.10 km5.34.85.5 #142451462Asphalt0.32 km5.34.85.5 #141987563Asphalt0.08 km5.34.85.5 #142313302Asphalt0.06 km5.24.75.5 #142856888Asphalt0.02 km5.24.95.4 #141987559Asphalt0.06 km5.14.65.4 #141987556Asphalt0.50 km5.14.65.3 #142313305Asphalt0.08 km5.14.65.4 #142848719Asphalt0.07 km5.14.65.4 #141987557Asphalt0.05 km5.14.65.4 #142671060Asphalt0.05 km5.14.65.4 #142869822Asphalt0.03 km5.14.65.4 #142313307Asphalt0.06 km5.14.65.4 #142848717Asphalt0.03 km5.14.65.4 #142869820Asphalt0.08 km5.14.65.4 #141987558Asphalt0.10 km5.14.65.4 #142313310Asphalt0.06 km5.14.65.4 #142869824Asphalt0.04 km5.14.65.4 #142313311Asphalt0.13 km5.14.65.4 #141987562Asphalt0.00 km5.14.65.3 #141987561Asphalt0.50 km5.14.65.3 #141999762Asphalt0.10 km5.16.67.3 #142671872Asphalt0.09 km5.04.55.2 #141999764Asphalt0.09 km5.06.57.3 #142869819Asphalt0.27 km5.04.55.2 #141987560Asphalt0.50 km5.04.55.2 #142671871Asphalt0.21 km5.04.45.1 #142869827Asphalt0.01 km5.04.45.1 #142550346Asphalt0.01 km5.04.45.1 #142848715Asphalt0.17 km5.04.45.1 #142848714Asphalt0.23 km5.04.45.1 #142848720Asphalt0.06 km5.04.45.1 #142848716Asphalt0.06 km5.04.45.1 #142313308Asphalt0.03 km5.04.45.1 #142671063Asphalt0.01 km5.04.45.1 #141999763Asphalt0.08 km4.55.86.6 #142769843Asphalt0.01 km4.45.76.6 #142885491Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #142885492Asphalt0.02 km4.34.14.7 #142769844Asphalt0.04 km4.25.46.1 #141999715Asphalt0.02 km3.94.95.5 #142673798Asphalt0.04 km3.35.16.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is University Road?+

University Road is approximately 5.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is University Road sealed?+

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

Is University Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. University Road scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive University Road in a caravan?+

Yes. University Road scores 6.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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