Waterson Drive

QLDResidential road0.4 km4 segments

6.3Sports

0.4 kmTotal length

4Segments

2Recorded crashes

Waterson Drive is a 430 m sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Excellent (8+)42%Fair (4-6)58%

Sports score IQR: 4.9 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed91%Unsealed9%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

4.5

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 4 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

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 roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

2.45IRI m/km

Coverage: 14% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 7 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142199079Paved0.18 km8.18.18.2 #142199082Paved0.05 km5.65.46.2 #142199093Paved0.02 km5.25.05.9 #142199092Paved0.08 km5.14.95.8 #142199080Paved0.10 km4.94.75.6 #142199081Paved0.10 km4.94.75.6 #142690438-0.05 km4.14.24.4

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 Waterson Drive?+

Waterson Drive is approximately 430 m long.

Is Waterson Drive sealed?+

Yes. Waterson Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Waterson Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Waterson Drive scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Waterson Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Waterson Drive scores 6.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Waterson Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Waterson Drive scores 6.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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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