Utchee Creek Road

QLDTertiary road12.9 km29 segments

7.8Sports

12.9 kmTotal length

29Segments

6Recorded crashes

25Grey spot segments

Utchee Creek Road is a 13 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.5/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 29 segments

Excellent (8+)43%Good (6-8)30%Fair (4-6)27%

Sports score IQR: 4.6 - 8.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed55%Unsealed45%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 29 segments· 24 years of data

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

10%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

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

6.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure58%

Night driving risk68%

Wind exposure58%

Sun glare risk64%

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 30 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96915235Asphalt0.29 km9.49.49.4 #97177032Asphalt0.50 km9.49.49.4 #96915234Asphalt0.50 km9.49.49.4 #97177038Asphalt0.40 km9.49.49.4 #97177034Asphalt0.19 km9.29.19.2 #97177037Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #97177033Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.6 #97177036Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.8 #96354572-0.50 km8.88.98.7 #96354571-0.50 km8.88.98.7 #96354573-0.50 km8.88.98.6 #96354570-0.50 km8.88.98.6 #97177030Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.1 #96915237Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.9 #96915236Asphalt0.49 km7.87.57.9 #97177028Asphalt0.50 km7.77.47.6 #97177029Asphalt0.50 km7.27.07.3 #96354574-0.18 km7.17.27.3 #97177035Asphalt0.50 km7.06.87.2 #96915233Asphalt0.03 km6.76.47.1 #97177031Asphalt0.24 km6.56.26.7 #96915238Asphalt0.48 km6.36.06.4 #97182016Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97182011Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97182010Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97182012Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97182014Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97182017Unpaved0.15 km4.04.94.0 #97182015Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97182013Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0

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 Utchee Creek Road?+

Utchee Creek Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Utchee Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Utchee Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Utchee Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Utchee Creek Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Utchee Creek Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Utchee Creek Road scores 8.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Utchee Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Utchee Creek Road scores 7.9/10 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 Utchee Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 25 grey spots on Utchee Creek 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: 16 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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