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Willows Road

QLDUnclassified road6.6 km17 segments
3.0Sports
6.8Safety
6.6 kmTotal length
17Segments
17Grey spot segments
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Willows Road is a 7 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.5/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 17 segments
Fair (4-6)24%Poor (<4)76%

Sports score IQR: 2.7 - 3.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed78%Unsealed22%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
4.2
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 17 segments· 24 years of data
17
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

33%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

17%

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
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure49%
Night driving risk66%
Wind exposure52%
Sun glare risk59%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
2.76IRI m/km

Coverage: 12% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 67 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96269701Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96269713Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96378150Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96269718Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96378147Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96378145Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96269708Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96378151Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96269705Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9#96378149Paved0.50 km5.38.28.9#96269703Paved0.50 km5.38.28.8#96269702Paved0.50 km5.38.18.8#96269717Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96269711Paved0.50 km5.38.18.8#96269715Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96269726Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96269731Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96269730Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96378142Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96378152Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96378153Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96378154Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#96378146Paved0.50 km5.28.08.6#96378143Paved0.50 km5.28.08.7#96269700Paved0.50 km5.28.08.6#96269719Paved0.23 km5.27.98.7#96269716Paved0.26 km5.27.98.6#96269721Paved0.50 km5.27.98.6#96378155Paved0.45 km5.17.88.4#96378148Paved0.50 km5.17.88.5#96269704Paved0.50 km5.17.88.4#96269698Paved0.50 km5.17.88.4#96269706Paved0.50 km5.17.88.5#96269714Paved0.50 km5.07.68.4#96269732Paved0.20 km5.07.58.2#96269707Paved0.50 km4.97.48.2#96269710Paved0.50 km4.97.48.1#96269709Paved0.50 km4.87.38.0#96378144Paved0.50 km4.87.38.0#96269712Paved0.50 km4.87.27.9#96269729Paved0.50 km4.87.27.8#96269727Paved0.50 km4.67.07.4#96269723Paved0.50 km4.67.07.4#96269699Paved0.50 km4.66.97.5#96269728Paved0.50 km4.46.77.1#96269725Paved0.50 km4.36.57.0#96340201-0.26 km4.26.46.9#96340202-0.50 km4.26.47.0#96340203-0.50 km4.26.46.9#96269720Paved0.50 km4.16.17.3#96269722Paved0.50 km4.16.16.9#96313491-0.50 km4.06.46.7#96269724Paved0.50 km4.05.86.8#96269697Paved0.01 km3.85.56.4#96313499-0.48 km3.75.96.2#96313498-0.50 km3.75.85.8#96313496-0.15 km3.65.65.9#96313495-0.02 km3.24.95.5#96313497-0.50 km3.04.65.1#96313494-0.34 km2.94.54.8#96313489-0.04 km2.94.65.0#96340204-0.34 km2.74.24.6#96313490-0.50 km2.74.24.6#96313492-0.50 km2.74.24.6#96313493-0.50 km2.74.24.6#96340200-0.50 km2.64.04.3#96340199-0.50 km2.64.04.3
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/willows-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 Willows Road?+

Willows Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Willows Road sealed?+

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

Is Willows Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Willows Road scores 4.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Willows Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Willows Road scores 3.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Willows Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Willows 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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