Autonomous Vehicle Crash Statistics
Statistical overview of all autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle crashes reported to NHTSA. Updated with the latest available data.
AV Crash Statistics Overview
- →6,450 autonomous vehicle incidents have been reported across 60 manufacturers.
- →Year-over-year incidents grew 51% from 2024 to 2025.
- →Severity breakdown: 69 fatal, 3,208 injury, and 3,173 no-injury incidents.
Total Incidents
6,450
Fatalities
69
Injuries
3,208
Avg Speed
36 mph
Overview
The NHTSA autonomous vehicle incident database contains 6,450 reports spanning 60 manufacturers across 52 states and territories. This data represents the most comprehensive publicly available dataset on autonomous vehicle safety in the United States.
The data splits into two major categories: 2,709 ADS (Automated Driving System, Level 3+) incidents and 3,741 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System, Level 2) incidents. ADS incidents are concentrated among a few manufacturers operating robotaxi fleets, while ADAS incidents span a wider range of consumer vehicle makers.
Severity Breakdown
69
Fatal Incidents
1.1%
3,208
Injury Incidents
49.7%
3,173
No Injury
49.2%
Speed Distribution
1,823
0-25 mph
28.3%
1,029
26-45 mph
16.0%
915
46-65 mph
14.2%
641
66+ mph
9.9%
2,042
Unknown mph
31.7%
Weather at Time of Crash
3,664
Clear
1,318
Unknown
1,199
Cloudy
455
Rain
70
Partly Cloudy
19
Snow
7
Fog/Smoke/Haze
1
Severe Wind
Crash Types
1,495
Passenger Car
1,477
Unknown
870
SUV
854
Other Fixed Object
490
Other, see Narrative
383
Pickup Truck
297
Heavy Truck
138
Van
Top Manufacturers
| Manufacturer | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 3,214 |
| Waymo LLC | 1,810 |
| General Motors, LLC | 270 |
| Cruise LLC | 155 |
| Transdev Alternative Services | 140 |
| Zoox, Inc. | 125 |
| Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 118 |
| Subaru of America, Inc. | 62 |
Top States
| State | Incidents |
|---|---|
| California | 2,838 |
| Texas | 726 |
| Arizona | 583 |
| Florida | 323 |
| Georgia | 159 |
| New Jersey | 132 |
| New York | 132 |
| Nevada | 123 |
| Virginia | 102 |
| Pennsylvania | 100 |