Waymos crash less than human drivers
a year ago
- #autonomous vehicles
- #technology
- #road safety
- Waymo's autonomous vehicles have been involved in fewer crashes compared to human drivers over 50 million miles.
- Most Waymo crashes occur when human drivers violate traffic rules, such as speeding or running red lights, while Waymo vehicles follow regulations.
- Waymo reported 38 serious crashes from July 2024 to February 2025, with only one clearly being Waymo's fault.
- Waymo's safety data shows an 83% reduction in airbag crashes and an 81% reduction in injury-causing crashes compared to human drivers.
- Insurance claims against Waymo are about 90% lower than those against human drivers, indicating fewer at-fault incidents.
- Waymo's deliberate and patient expansion strategy is credited for its strong safety record.