What was one major safety benefit discovered in Waymo’s study on self-driving cars?
A groundbreaking study published in the Traffic Injury Prevention Journal has revealed that Waymo’s self-driving vehicles dramatically improve road safety. Based on data from over 91 million kilometers driven by autonomous cars, the results show a remarkable 85% reduction in traffic accidents compared to human-driven vehicles.
Waymo’s autonomous fleet not only reduces overall collisions, but also drastically lowers harm to vulnerable road users. The study highlights a 92% drop in crashes involving pedestrians, and an 82% reduction in accidents with cyclists and motorcyclists.
These results strengthen the case for autonomous mobility as a safer alternative to traditional driving—and suggest that self-driving technology could be a key part of the future of urban transport.
