Episode

After 50 Million Driverless Miles, Waymo's Crash Numbers Are Hard To Ignore

Podcast: Autoblog News
Published: Jul 27, 2026
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Summary

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 ...