Whytes Road

QLDResidential road3.5 km9 segments

4.4Sports

3.5 kmTotal length

9Segments

1Recorded crashes

9Grey spot segments

Whytes Road is a 3 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 9 segments

Excellent (8+)10%Good (6-8)10%Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)30%

Sports score IQR: 2.8 - 5.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed58%Unsealed42%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.8

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

5.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 9 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

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

6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure70%

Night driving risk71%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk36%

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 10 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96992316Asphalt0.43 km8.18.18.2 #96992314Asphalt0.50 km6.05.96.2 #96992315Asphalt0.50 km5.95.86.1 #96250519Asphalt0.13 km4.54.34.9 #96250521Asphalt0.04 km4.54.34.9 #96250520Asphalt0.50 km4.34.14.7 #96992313Unpaved0.15 km4.06.34.0 #96992318Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96992317Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96992319Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/whytes-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 Whytes Road?+

Whytes Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Whytes Road sealed?+

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

Is Whytes Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Whytes Road scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Whytes Road in a caravan?+

With care. Whytes Road scores 5.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Whytes Road?+

Contour has identified 9 grey spots on Whytes 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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