Waymo says it has stopped 841 injuries in 271 million autonomous miles

Waymo’s driverless cars continue to crash less often than people

Waymo's latest batch of self-reported data continues to affirm the company's message that its driverless cars are safer than human drivers. As policymakers continue to debate the safety and economic impact of autonomous vehicles, Waymo is hoping that its own data will help bring more supporters to its side - even as some experts say […]

Waymo Touts Its Crash Safety Data, But D.C. Won’t Release the Numbers

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Waymo says it has stopped 841 injuries in 271 million autonomous miles

Waymo has released new crash data which claims not only an 82% reduction in crashes, but for the first time says the number of injuries that have been avoided by its robotaxi operation. more…

Waymo robotaxis have driven 436 million kilometers without driving; the number of accidents causing casualties is 82% fewer than accidents involving human casualties.

Waymo reports that its self-driving cars have driven a total of 436 million kilometers autonomously, with 82% fewer accidents than human-driven cars. Waymo hopes the information will help attract more backers, but experts point out that road accident statistics lack data on traffic disruptions that are not related to accidents. Image source: Waymo As of […]

Waymo Says Its Cars Are Involved In 95% Fewer Serious Crashes Than Humans

The company makes big claims about the safety of its technology, releasing new data after 271 million miles of autonomous driving