The FSD Death Toll: Every Fatality Linked to Tesla's Automated Systems

According to NHTSA's Standing General Order data, 56 fatalities have been reported in crashes involving Tesla's driver-assistance systems — Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving (Supervised). This represents 82% of all 68 AV/ADAS fatalities in the national database.

By Model

The fatalities are spread across Tesla's lineup, with older and more common models bearing the heaviest toll:

• Model 3: 29 fatalities from 1,289 incidents — the deadliest Tesla model
• Model Y: 18 fatalities from 1,295 incidents
• Model S: 5 fatalities from 214 incidents
• Model X: 3 fatalities from 251 incidents
• Cybertruck: 0 fatalities (39 incidents) — too new, but watch this space

The Patterns

Several recurring crash scenarios emerge from the data:

• Rear-end collisions with stationary objects: Autopilot fails to detect stopped vehicles, especially emergency vehicles with flashing lights
• Barrier/divider strikes: The vehicle drifts into highway barriers, often with no corrective steering input
• Cross-traffic failures: The vehicle proceeds through intersections and is struck by crossing traffic
• Pedestrian and cyclist strikes: The system fails to detect or properly respond to vulnerable road users

Injuries: An Undercount

Tesla reports 194 injuries across its 3,092 incidents. That's a 6.3% injury rate — surprisingly low. By comparison, Waymo reports 1,697 injuries from 1,729 incidents (98%). The discrepancy likely reflects reporting differences: Waymo reports all injuries including minor ones, while Tesla's incident reports may undercount injuries from high-speed crashes where victims are transported to hospitals after the initial report.

Industry Context

The full AV/ADAS fatality breakdown across all manufacturers: Tesla (56), Waymo (2), GM (2), Ford Mach-E (2), Honda (1), Nissan (1), Chevrolet Traverse (1), and others. Tesla's 56 deaths aren't just the majority — they're an overwhelming supermajority. No other company is close.