Tesla, Inc.
Total Incidents
3,550
ADS
18
ADAS
3,532
Fatalities
57
Injuries
202
Models
6
States
51
Avg Pre-Crash Speed
42 mph
Consumer Complaints
2,482
NHTSA Investigations
1,480
Key Findings
- •99% of Tesla, Inc.'s incidents involve ADAS systems
- •Most common crash scenario: Unknown in Clear conditions
- •Average pre-crash speed: 42 mph (vs 36 mph overall)
- •Fatality rate: 1.6% of incidents
Top Models
| Model | Incidents | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y | 1,509 | 19 | 108 |
| Model 3 | 1,462 | 29 | 57 |
| Model X | 282 | 3 | 18 |
| Model S | 240 | 5 | 16 |
| Cybertruck | 54 | — | 3 |
| Tesla | 2 | — | — |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | — |
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Recent Incidents
The Tesla ADS was stopped in traffic in the left turn only lane with a solid red left arrow light. A pickup truck approached the rear of the stopped ADS. The pickup truck came to a stop behind the ADS. Moments later, the pickup truck proceeded forward and rear ended the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present in the vehicle with no passengers.
Summary: The Tesla ADS was stopped at an intersection in the left turn only lane with a flashing yellow left arrow light as an oncoming vehicle was approaching. A passenger vehicle that had been stopped behind the ADS proceeded forward and rear ended the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present in the vehicle with no passengers.
Summary:Â The Tesla ADS was stopped at a stop sign. A truck behind the ADS proceeded forward and rear ended the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present in the vehicle with one passenger.
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Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS started reversing after encountering a blocked alley. As the ADS was reversing, the ADS's rear end made contact with a wooden electrical pole. Safety moni
Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS was reversing in a parking lot. As the ADS was reversing into an empty parking space, the ADS's right rear tire made contact with a corner of a curb. Safet
Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS was proceeding straight on a street, where space was minimal due to a parked heavy duty tow truck and a parked passenger vehicle on the either side of the
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