Tesla's Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor

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Tesla's robotaxi program is experiencing a high crash rate, with 9 reported crashes in Austin, Texas between July and November 2025.
The crash rate for Tesla's robotaxis is approximately one every 55,000 miles, which is 9 times higher than the average human driver.
Every Tesla robotaxi has a safety monitor, yet the crash rate remains significantly worse than human drivers.
Waymo, which operates fully driverless vehicles, reports a much lower crash rate and provides detailed incident reports, unlike Tesla.
Tesla's lack of transparency in crash reports, with all narratives redacted, contrasts sharply with other AV operators like Waymo and Zoox.
An example of transparency is Waymo's detailed report on an incident involving a child, showing accountability and learning opportunities.
The presence of safety monitors in Tesla's vehicles suggests the actual crash rate without them could be even higher.
Tesla needs to improve its safety record and increase transparency to be taken seriously as a robotaxi operator.

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