Up River Road

QLDTertiary road16.6 km39 segments

3.8Sports

7.4Safety

16.6 kmTotal length

39Segments

40Grey spot segments

Up River Road is a 17 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 39 segments

Fair (4-6)45%Poor (<4)55%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 4.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed57%Unsealed43%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

2.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 39 segments· 24 years of data

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

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

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure35%

Night driving risk51%

Wind exposure45%

Sun glare risk90%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 49 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96911137Asphalt0.24 km8.98.88.9 #96911135Asphalt0.50 km7.67.67.6 #96552431-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #96552433-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #96552429-0.50 km5.85.95.2 #96493543Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.6 #96493557Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #96493545Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #96493542Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #96552432-0.50 km4.95.14.7 #96493544Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9 #96552430-0.50 km4.85.14.4 #96493559Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.4 #96493549Asphalt0.43 km4.56.77.4 #96493537Asphalt0.14 km4.46.57.4 #96552434-0.50 km4.24.34.0 #96493538Asphalt0.07 km4.26.27.3 #96493554Asphalt0.32 km4.16.16.9 #96493555Asphalt0.50 km4.16.06.9 #96935152-0.50 km4.04.03.9 #96363950Gravel0.46 km4.06.54.0 #96363944Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0 #96363949Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0 #96363948Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0 #96363945Gravel0.08 km4.05.64.0 #96363946Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0 #96363947Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0 #96493562Asphalt0.09 km3.85.56.4 #96493539Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4 #96493550Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4 #96493558Asphalt0.06 km3.85.56.4 #96493552Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4 #96493551Asphalt0.15 km3.85.56.4 #96493560Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0 #96493553Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96493556Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96493548Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96493547Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96493546Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96493541Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96493540Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96493561Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96935154-0.02 km3.33.43.7 #96935153-0.50 km3.23.23.2 #96552437-0.50 km3.13.13.2 #96552438-0.28 km3.13.13.2 #96552435-0.50 km3.03.13.1 #96552436-0.50 km2.92.93.0 #96935151-0.02 km2.92.93.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/up-river-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 Up River Road?+

Up River Road is approximately 17 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Up River Road sealed?+

Yes. Up River Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Up River Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Up River Road in a caravan?+

With care. Up River Road scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Up River Road?+

Contour has identified 40 grey spots on Up River 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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