The Verge
Waymo’s driverless cars continue to crash less often than people
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Waymo released data showing its autonomous vehicles were involved in fewer crashes per mile driven compared to human drivers in the same regions. The company collects and publishes safety metrics as autonomous vehicle regulation remains under discussion by policymakers. Waymo did not specify the time period covered by the latest data or provide a direct comparison methodology.
