Yakapari Habana Road

QLDSecondary road9.9 km32 segments

6.2Sports

9.9 kmTotal length

32Segments

27Recorded crashes

16Grey spot segments

Yakapari Habana Road is a 10 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 32 segments

Excellent (8+)27%Good (6-8)39%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 8.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed79%Unsealed22%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

8.5

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

Curviness

6.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classSecondary road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 32 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

12%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

15%

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

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk54%

Wind exposure54%

Sun glare risk73%

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

3.29IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96455015Asphalt0.50 km9.29.19.2 #96892583Paved0.50 km9.08.98.9 #97363054Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5 #96455018Asphalt0.50 km8.58.38.4 #96455014Asphalt0.39 km8.38.28.3 #96455023Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.2 #96455022Asphalt0.50 km8.18.07.8 #96909612Paved0.50 km8.08.07.7 #97363052Asphalt0.24 km7.87.57.7 #97363053Asphalt0.50 km7.77.67.8 #97363051Asphalt0.50 km7.67.57.7 #96909894Asphalt0.31 km7.17.07.1 #96455016Asphalt0.34 km6.86.87.0 #96455024Asphalt0.11 km6.86.57.1 #96892584Paved0.13 km6.66.46.9 #96455017Asphalt0.28 km6.26.16.5 #97363055Asphalt0.05 km6.25.96.7 #97363057Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.7 #96909614Paved0.07 km6.26.06.3 #96455019Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4 #96455021Asphalt0.04 km6.15.76.3 #96455020Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.4 #96909887Asphalt0.08 km5.85.56.3 #96909613Paved0.04 km5.85.45.9 #97363056Asphalt0.02 km5.65.35.7 #96455009Asphalt0.12 km5.35.05.3 #96909897Asphalt0.02 km5.14.95.6 #96892587Gravel0.46 km4.06.54.0 #96909611Gravel0.08 km4.05.54.0 #96909610Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0 #96892588Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0 #96892586Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0 #96892585Gravel0.20 km4.05.74.0

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 Yakapari Habana Road?+

Yakapari Habana Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Yakapari Habana Road sealed?+

Yes. Yakapari Habana Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Yakapari Habana Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Yakapari Habana Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Yakapari Habana Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Yakapari Habana Road scores 7.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Yakapari Habana Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Yakapari Habana Road scores 6.7/10 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 Yakapari Habana Road?+

Contour has identified 16 grey spots on Yakapari Habana 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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