Tesla Claims Autopilot Safety Record: 10 Times Better Than Human Drivers
Tesla has made a bold declaration about their Autopilot technology, claiming it delivers a safety record ten times superior to that of human drivers. This significant announcement challenges critics who have questioned the safety credentials of Tesla’s autonomous driving systems.
The data presented in Tesla’s graph reveals a striking upward trajectory in the distance travelled between accidents for Tesla vehicles utilising Autopilot technology. In 2024, Tesla vehicles are achieving nearly 7 million miles between incidents, whilst the average American driver manages approximately 500,000 miles—a comparison that highlights the substantial performance gap between AI and human driving capabilities.
The communication also references a comparison between Waymo and Tesla robotaxis in Austin. According to the data, Waymo recorded 50 incidents in 2025, whilst Tesla’s service experienced just one. This statistic requires context, however, as Tesla’s robotaxi service is newer to the market and operates fewer vehicles. The comparison, whilst favourable for Tesla, represents different scales of operation—though it remains an impressive initial performance indicator for Tesla’s autonomous taxi service.
These safety statistics present a compelling narrative about the future of transportation, suggesting that AI-driven vehicles may indeed deliver the enhanced road safety that autonomous driving advocates have long promised. As vehicle automation continues to evolve, the data points to a future where technology potentially outperforms human drivers in keeping our roads safe.
