Tesla Releases Detailed Safety Report After Waymo Call
Tesla has published a comprehensive look at its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software performance, following Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana’s call for more transparency. The report shows Tesla drivers in North America travel roughly 5 million miles before a major collision and 1.5 million miles before a minor one, well above national averages. This move aims to address growing demands for clear autonomous vehicle safety data.
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What Does Tesla’s Safety Report Reveal?
The new Tesla safety section highlights the relative safety of its advanced driver-assistance systems. According to the report, FSD (Supervised) users experience fewer collisions than the national average, with major accidents occurring every 699,000 miles and minor ones every 229,000 miles. Tesla emphasizes this is a significant improvement over traditional human driving, reflecting enhanced safety performance for both drivers and pedestrians.
Why Did Waymo’s Co-CEO Call for More Data?
Waymo’s Tekedra Mawakana recently urged competitors to release detailed performance statistics at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Mawakana noted that while Waymo’s autonomous fleet shows vehicles are up to five times safer than humans, other companies—including Tesla—have historically provided limited insights. This transparency push has sparked industry-wide discussions on public trust and accountability in autonomous driving.
How Does Tesla Compare to Waymo?
Tesla’s FSD safety numbers are notable, but Waymo’s published data suggests even higher safety margins, particularly for pedestrian protection. While Tesla continues to expand its Robotaxi trials in Austin with monitoring drivers, Waymo’s fleets operate with fully autonomous systems in select areas. Tesla’s latest report marks a step toward greater transparency, but comparisons highlight ongoing gaps in autonomous vehicle safety disclosure.
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