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Every Death.

The most comprehensive tracker for autonomous vehicle safety incidents in the United States. 6,450 crashes. 69 fatalities. 60 manufacturers. All from NHTSA public data.

Data last updated: April 15, 2026

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Total Incidents

6,450

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Fatalities

69

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ADS (Self-Driving)

2,709

Level 3-5 autonomous

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ADAS (Driver Assist)

3,741

Level 2 (Autopilot, etc.)

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Active Investigation: 3.2 Million Tesla Vehicles

NHTSA escalated its Tesla FSD probe to "Engineering Analysis" in March 2026 โ€” the final step before a mandatory recall. The investigation covers cameras failing to detect glare, fog, and dust. 9 crashes, 1 fatal.

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What the Data Tells Us

  • โ†’AV incidents are accelerating: 2025 saw 593 reported crashes, up from 392 in 2024 โ€” a 51% increase.
  • โ†’Tesla dominates the database with 50% of all incidents, but Waymo reports 214ร— more ADS crashes per report.
  • โ†’64% of all crashes happen in just 3 states: California, Texas, and Arizona.
  • โ†’The average pre-crash speed is 36 mph, but 41% of incidents occur at speeds under 25 mph โ€” many in parking lots and intersections.
  • โ†’Despite 6,450 incidents, 49% result in no injuries โ€” suggesting most AV crashes are low-severity.

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Quick Stats

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Passenger Car

Most Common Crash Type

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36 mph

Avg Pre-Crash Speed

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Clear

Most Common Weather

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4 PM

Peak Crash Hour

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Street

Top Roadway (2,004)

Manufacturer Safety Rankings

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#ManufacturerTotal IncidentsADSADASFatalitiesInjuries
1Tesla, Inc.3,214153,19956197
2Waymo LLC1,8101,809121,778
3General Motors, LLC2701491212197
4Cruise LLC15515500150
5Transdev Alternative Services14014000135
6Zoox, Inc.12512500120
7Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)1180118184
8Subaru of America, Inc.62062160

Crash Trends Over Time

Incidents by Year

Year-over-Year Growth

โš ๏ธ 4,812 incidents (69 fatal) have undated reporting periods and are not shown in the year charts above. All 69 fatalities in the database fall into this undated category โ€” NHTSA does not provide precise crash dates for most ADAS reports.

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