Waymo: 13x Lower Rate of Serious Injury or Fatality - CleanTechnica

Waymo has released data demonstrating that its fully autonomous driving technology significantly improves road safety compared to human drivers. Analyzing over 170 million autonomous miles—equivalent to about 200 human lifetimes of driving—the company reports that its autonomous vehicles are involved in 92% fewer serious or fatal crashes than human drivers under similar conditions. Additionally, Waymo’s vehicles experience 83% fewer crashes involving airbag deployment and 82% fewer crashes causing any injuries. This safety advantage is particularly notable given that Waymo now drives over 4 million miles per week, effectively preventing a serious injury crash approximately every eight days. These statistics underscore Waymo’s core argument for the expansion of autonomous driving technology: its potential to protect human life and make roads safer. The company has made its full analysis and methodology available for review, reinforcing the credibility of these findings.