Waymo Says Its Self-Driving Cars Reduced Injury-Causing Accidents by 82%
Waymo's self-driving car technology "continues to outperform human benchmarks," the company claimed this week. "It was involved in 841 fewer injury-causing crashes — an 82% reduction compared to human drivers." Electrek reports: We've seen various Waymo crash data before, with Waymo claiming crash reductions. That's all well and good when the company says it, but we've also seen independent data…
Waymo's self-driving car technology continues to surpass human safety standards, according to the company. In a recent report, Waymo reported an 82% reduction in injury-causing accidents compared to human drivers. The company cited 841 fewer crashes resulting in injuries, showcasing the effectiveness of their autonomous systems.
Electrek, a source for technology news, reported that independent data supports these findings, although the reduction in crashes is slightly lower. Waymo has accumulated 271 million miles of driverless operation since June, 50 million more than the 3 months prior. This extensive testing period has led to the prevention of numerous accidents.
Waymo's data reveals particularly impressive reductions in injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, with a 93%, 86%, and 82% decrease respectively. The company has been testing their technology in several major cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Atlanta, and Phoenix, with video evidence showcasing near-misses prevented by their automated systems.
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