Waters Road

QLDResidential road1.3 km6 segments

6.8Sports

6.1Safety

1.3 kmTotal length

6Segments

7Grey spot segments

Waters Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Excellent (8+)14%Good (6-8)43%Fair (4-6)43%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 7.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed4%Unsealed96%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots7 of 6 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskElevated

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 6 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

25%

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

Wet road exposure59%

Night driving risk62%

Wind exposure50%

Sun glare risk85%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110680627Paved0.65 km8.18.28.3 #110680628Paved0.21 km7.97.98.1 #111492001Paved0.17 km6.86.87.2 #110680626Paved0.18 km6.86.77.2 #96568469Paved0.21 km5.95.86.0 #111492003Paved0.01 km5.04.85.8 #111492002Paved0.13 km4.94.75.6 #110680625Paved0.00 km4.34.14.7 #96923529Gravel0.49 km2.46.04.0 #96978958Unpaved0.09 km2.44.04.0 #96741793Unpaved0.39 km2.45.54.0 #96923522Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0 #96923523Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96923524Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96923525Gravel0.46 km2.46.04.0 #96923526Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96923527Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0 #96923528Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #97268522Dirt0.25 km1.93.33.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/waters-road-qld-2Road 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 Waters Road?+

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

Is Waters Road sealed?+

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

Is Waters Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Waters Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Waters Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Waters Road scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Waters Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Waters Road scores 7.2/10 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 Waters Road?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Waters 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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