The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qashqadaryo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Qashqadaryo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Qarshi, Shahrisabz and Koson. Out of the three cities, Shahrisabz and Koson do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shahrisabz peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koson peaked in 1976-1990.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Qashqadaryo is Gʻuzor with an SNDi of 5.4, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Shahrisabz with an SNDi of 3.04, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Shahrisabz, Gʻuzor

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qashqadaryo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Qashqadaryo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Qarshi, Shahrisabz and Koson. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Qashqadaryo follow the same region trend.