Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That’s 4x Higher Than Humans
Summary
Gizmodo reports that Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Austin has crashed 14 times since launching last summer, with five additional incidents in December 2025 and January 2026. Using NHTSA data via Electrek, the piece notes the robotaxi crash rate appears to be about four times higher than the average driver, and highlights concerns about reporting transparency and comparisons with rivals like Waymo and Zoox.