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The most comprehensive tracker for autonomous vehicle safety incidents in the United States. 7,082 crashes. 71 fatalities. 61 manufacturers. All from NHTSA public data.
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Total Incidents
7,082
Fatalities
71
ADS (Self-Driving)
2,977
Level 3-5 autonomous
ADAS (Driver Assist)
4,105
Level 2 (Autopilot, etc.)
Active Investigation: 3.2 Million Tesla Vehicles
NHTSA escalated its Tesla FSD probe to "Engineering Analysis" in March 2026 — the final step before a mandatory recall. The investigation covers cameras failing to detect glare, fog, and dust. 9 crashes, 1 fatal.
Read full investigation details →What the Data Tells Us
- →AV incidents are accelerating: 2025 saw 590 reported crashes, up from 392 in 2024 — a 51% increase.
- →Tesla dominates the database with 50% of all incidents, but Waymo reports 197× more ADS crashes per report.
- →64% of all crashes happen in just 3 states: California, Texas, and Arizona.
- →The average pre-crash speed is 36 mph, but 42% of incidents occur at speeds under 25 mph — many in parking lots and intersections.
- →Despite 7,082 incidents, 50% result in no injuries — suggesting most AV crashes are low-severity.
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View all →Quick Stats
Passenger Car
Most Common Crash Type
36 mph
Avg Pre-Crash Speed
Clear
Most Common Weather
4 PM
Peak Crash Hour
Street
Top Roadway (2,241)
Manufacturer Safety Rankings
View all →| # | Manufacturer | Total Incidents | ADS | ADAS | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla, Inc. | 3,550 | 18 | 3,532 | 57 | 202 |
| 2 | Waymo LLC | 2,029 | 2,028 | 1 | 2 | 1,997 |
| 3 | General Motors, LLC | 280 | 149 | 131 | 2 | 200 |
| 4 | Cruise LLC | 155 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| 5 | Zoox, Inc. | 141 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| 6 | Transdev Alternative Services | 140 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 7 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 119 | 0 | 119 | 1 | 85 |
| 8 | Subaru of America, Inc. | 62 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 60 |
Crash Trends Over Time
Incidents by Year
Year-over-Year Growth
⚠️ 5,321 incidents (71 fatal) have undated reporting periods and are not shown in the year charts above. All 71 fatalities in the database fall into this undated category — NHTSA does not provide precise crash dates for most ADAS reports.
Most Incidents by State
View all states →California
3,077
incidents
24 fatal
Texas
849
incidents
3 fatal
Arizona
615
incidents
3 fatal
Florida
367
incidents
8 fatal
Georgia
192
incidents
2 fatal
New Jersey
143
incidents
4 fatal
New York
142
incidents
4 fatal
Nevada
135
incidents
Virginia
112
incidents
2 fatal
Washington
110
incidents
1 fatal
Analysis Spotlight
All articles →Tesla vs Waymo: Safety Comparison
How do the two biggest players in autonomous driving stack up on crashes, fatalities, and injury rates? A data-driven deep dive.
AV vs Human Driver: The Real Comparison
The definitive data comparison between autonomous vehicles and human drivers using Waymo, Tesla, and NHTSA FARS data — crash rates, injury rates, and critical caveats.
data deep diveGeographic Risk: Your City's AV Safety Score
Not all cities are equal for autonomous vehicle safety. San Francisco has 1,170 incidents while most cities have zero. See the full geographic risk breakdown.
investigationThe Reporting Gap: How Many AV Crashes Go Unreported?
NHTSA's database shows 56 Tesla fatalities. TeslaDeaths.com documents 65. The 30-second rule, self-reporting, and inconsistent definitions create a gap.
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