How many crashes have Tesla robotaxis been involved in Austin?

Tesla robotaxis have been involved in 14 crashes in Austin, Texas, since their launch in June.

What types of incidents have Tesla robotaxis been involved in?

Incidents include running into fixed objects, colliding with a heavy truck and a bus, and minor collisions while reversing.

How does Tesla's robotaxi crash rate compare to human drivers?

Tesla's robotaxi service crashes are estimated to be nearly four times worse than those for actual human drivers.

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Tesla Robotaxis Crash-Prone in Austin

18 Feb

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Summary

Tesla robotaxis involved in 14 crashes since June launch.
Crashes include running into objects and colliding with trucks.
Tesla's service crashes nearly four times more than human drivers.

Tesla's robotaxi service, launched in June, has faced significant challenges with 14 reported crashes in Austin, Texas. Recent filings with the NHTSA detail five new incidents in December and January, including collisions with a heavy truck and instances of running into fixed objects while moving at low speeds. The service also experienced a collision with a bus while stationary and a minor incident resulting in hospitalization, a change from its initial "property damage only" classification.

Initially operating with safety drivers, Tesla removed them on January 22, following the five reported crashes. This development comes as Electrek estimates Tesla's robotaxis crash nearly four times more frequently than human drivers. While averaging a crash every 57,000 miles, compared to a human driver's average of every 229,000 miles, the safety of the autonomous technology remains under scrutiny. Competitor Waymo also faces scrutiny for incidents, including a driverless car hitting a child and failing to stop for school buses.

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