After 50 Million Driverless Miles, Waymo's Crash Numbers Are Hard To Ignore
Published: July 27, 2026
The debate over robotaxi safety is one for the ages, with viral videos of autonomous blunders fueling public skepticism and stories of autopilot highway mishaps, but the latest study from the IIHS paints a surprisingly clear picture: Waymo driverless vehicles are significantly safer than the average human behind the wheel. In a comprehensive new study, researchers found that Waymo cars deployed across major American cities experienced 68 percent fewer police reportable crashes per vehicle mile traveled compared to human drivers in those exact same locations.
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