AI-Powered Dashcams Help Spot Road Hazards Faster Across America

In November 2025, cities and states across America are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to help address the growing problem of aging and deteriorating roads. With budgets stretched thin, transportation officials are leveraging cutting-edge technology to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should take priority.

For example, Hawaii officials are giving away 1,000 dashboard cameras as part of their "Eyes on the Road" campaign. These AI-enabled dashcams will automatically inspect guardrails, road signs, and pavement markings, instantly distinguishing between minor problems and emergencies that require immediate attention. This is a significant shift from the previous manual inspection process.

Similarly, San Jose, California, has seen strong early results from mounting cameras on street sweepers and parking enforcement vehicles. The AI system correctly identified potholes 97% of the time, prompting the city to expand the program to more vehicles. Meanwhile, Texas is less than a year into a massive statewide AI initiative that uses both cameras and cellphone data from enrolled drivers to improve road safety.

Experts believe these AI-powered solutions are just the beginning, as more vehicles—both human-driven and autonomous—will soon come equipped with cameras that can feed data into centralized systems. This will allow transportation departments to build infrastructure that serves the needs of all road users, human and machine alike.