Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Crash into Backwards-Towed Pickup in Phoenix
On 11 December 2023, two Waymo autonomous vehicles collided with a pickup truck being towed backwards in Phoenix, Arizona. The vehicles were operating without passengers and sustained minor damage, with no injuries reported. Waymo attributed the crashes to a software error that mispredicted the towed vehicle's motion and subsequently deployed a fix. The company filed a voluntary recall report with the NHTSA.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo Driver
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Tesla driver charged with vehicular homicide after autopilot crash kills motorcyclist
A Tesla driver using autopilot mode was charged with vehicular homicide after his vehicle struck and killed a motorcyclist in Washington. The driver told police the car lurched forward and accelerated into the motorcycle. The motorcyclist, 28-year-old Jeff Nissen, died at the scene. The driver was using his phone at the time and was charged with vehicular homicide.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot (Full Self-Driving Supervised)
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Tesla in self-drive mode crashes into Fullerton police car
A Tesla operating in self-drive mode crashed into a parked Fullerton police car while the officer was outside directing traffic at a fatal crash scene. The officer jumped out of the way and was not injured, but the patrol vehicle sustained major damage. The driver admitted to using a cellphone at the time. It is unclear if the driver will be cited.
- AI system involved
- Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
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Buena Vista Crash Killed 82-Year-Old — Tesla Records Show Driver-Assist Was On - Hoodline
The Tesla driver-assist system ran a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic, killing its driver, Stephen Field.
- Company involved
- Tesla
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Lawsuit says Tesla Autopilot missed a curve before a fatal Model X crash
The Autopilot system missed a curve, causing a fatal crash for the driver.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla sued by family of Jeremy Beren Banner over fatal Autopilot crash
The family of Jeremy Beren Banner is suing Tesla for wrongful death after his Model 3 crashed into a tractor-trailer while Autopilot was engaged. Banner, 50, died when the car collided at 68 mph and its roof was torn off. Tesla claims Banner removed his hands from the wheel immediately after activating Autopilot, but the family's lawyer disputes this. The lawsuit alleges the car was defective and that Tesla's sales language overpromises self-driving capability.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Model Y crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits telephone pole, ignites
The vehicle swerved and collided with a traffic pole, killing the driver
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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NHTSA investigation PE25012: Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
The system made driving decisions that violated traffic safety laws, affecting other road users.
- Company involved
- Tesla, Inc.
- AI system involved
- Full Self Driving (FSD)
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Tesla Full Self-Driving involved in fatal pedestrian crash in Arizona
In November 2023, a Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged struck and killed 71-year-old Johna Story on Interstate 17 in Arizona. The system failed to brake due to sun glare, according to footage obtained by Bloomberg. The victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. NHTSA is investigating whether the system poses an unacceptable safety risk.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving
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Tesla driver dies after vehicle stops on highway while using FSD/Autopilot
一名特斯拉司機在高速公路上因車輛突然停下而身亡，當時他正在使用FSD/自動駕駛系統 - Moomoo
A 43-year-old Tesla Model 3 driver was killed when his vehicle stopped in a travel lane on Interstate 4 and was rear-ended by a semi-truck. Florida Highway Patrol could not explain why the car stopped, but Tesla’s own filing confirms that the driver-assistance system was engaged and the car was stopped at 0 mph. Tesla has redacted key data, including the software version and event details, in its report to NHTSA.
- Company involved
- Tesla, Inc.
- AI system involved
- Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (FSD)
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Woman Blindly Trusts Driver Assistance, Rear-Ends Lane-Changing Bus on Highway
女子轻信辅助驾驶放任不管 高速上直接追尾变道大巴车 - 驱动之家
On August 28, on the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, a woman driving an SUV with driver assistance engaged rear-ended a bus that suddenly changed lanes. She assumed the system would brake automatically and took no action. The bus driver was found at fault for the lane change, but police warned against over-reliance on driver assistance.
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Investigation probes autopilot failure after fatal Tesla accident in the United States
Investigação apura falha no piloto automático após acidente fatal com Tesla nos Estados Unidos - dfmobilidade.com.br
A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 occurred at an intersection in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey. Authorities are investigating a possible failure of the Autopilot system and whether it was active at the time, adding to scrutiny of Tesla's driver-assistance technology.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Sibuxiang Genuine + Genuine Sibuxiang: Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident, Owner Says System Failed to Recognize Construction Barriers, Causing Rear-End…
四不像正版+正版四不像特斯拉自动驾驶再出事故，车主称系统未识别施工路障致追尾 - Pchome电脑之家
A Tesla owner reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system did not detect construction barriers, leading to a rear-end collision. The incident was reported by Pchome.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Ford BlueCruise crash in Philadelphia kills two, injures one
On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.
- Company involved
- Ford Motor Company
- AI system involved
- BlueCruise
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Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Multi-event collision with truck on highway
The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits pedestrian
Tesla Model 3 struck a pedestrian on the highway
- AI system involved
- Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Lawsuit Claims Autopilot Accelerated So Violently the Tires Burst - Autoblog
The vehicle accelerated violently, causing the tires to burst, affecting the driver.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal
Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch
Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.
- Company involved
- Swiss Transit Lab
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Tesla's New Autopilot Crashes, Driver's Hands Off Wheel Entire Time
so米体育app下载特斯拉新款自动驾驶出事故，车主全程双手离方向盘 - Pchome电脑之家
A Tesla vehicle with the new autopilot system was involved in an accident. The driver kept both hands off the steering wheel throughout the incident. The news was reported by Pchome.
- Company involved
- Tesla
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NHTSA investigates Tesla's 'Mad Max' driving mode
Tesla introduced a 'Mad Max' mode for its Full Self-Driving system that speeds and weaves through traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from the company after multiple reports of Teslas running stop signs and crossing into oncoming traffic. A lawyer who won a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla alleges the company deliberately programmes cars to exceed speed limits and drive aggressively. The investigation is ongoing.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) 'Mad Max' mode
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Tesla fires employee for posting critical FSD Beta video on YouTube
John Bernal, a Tesla employee on the Autopilot team, was fired after posting a video on his YouTube channel AI Addict showing his Tesla hitting a bollard while using the company's Full Self-Driving Beta software. Tesla managers told him his channel was a conflict of interest and had previously asked him not to post negative content. After his dismissal, his access to the FSD Beta was revoked. Bernal says he still cares about vehicle safety and intends to continue his channel.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving Beta
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Tesla on Autopilot hits Florida Highway Patrol cruiser in Orlando
A Tesla using its partially automated Autopilot system struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near Orlando on August 28, 2021. The trooper had activated emergency lights and was assisting a disabled vehicle. The Tesla driver and the driver of the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries; the trooper was unhurt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had previously opened an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot after similar collisions with emergency vehicles.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Autopilot fatally strikes motorcyclist in Japan, lawsuit alleges
In April 2018, a Tesla Model X in Autopilot mode struck a group of parked motorcyclists in Kanagawa, Japan, killing one. The driver had dozed off, and the lawsuit alleges that multiple Autopilot sensors failed, causing the car to accelerate into the group. The victim's family is suing Tesla in California, claiming the system was defective and that Tesla ignored safety recommendations.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Hits North Carolina Teenager Exiting School Bus, Autopilot Investigated
A 17-year-old student was struck by a Tesla Model Y while crossing the street after exiting a school bus in Hollister, North Carolina. The driver, a dentist, failed to stop for the bus with activated warning devices and was charged with reckless driving. Investigators are examining whether the Tesla's Autopilot mode was engaged at the time. The teenager was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries but is now in good condition.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot
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