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February 18, 2026
More Dangerous Than the Average Driver? Tesla Robotaxi Causing Chaos on the Streets, Numbers Don't Lie
Although advertised as a life-saving technology, the latest data shows a different picture. Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Austin records an accident rate that is four times higher than that of an average human driver.
TL;DR
- Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Austin has a crash rate four times higher than average human drivers.
- An accident occurs for Tesla robotaxis every 57,000 miles, versus one every 229,000 miles for human drivers.
- Accidents include unusual incidents like hitting parked trucks and buses, and reversing into stationary objects.
- Tesla is accused of hiding detailed incident reports, citing confidential business information.
- This data emerges as other autonomous systems, like Waymo, also face investigations.
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