Tesla has released its safety report for the first quarter of 2025, revealing critical insights into its Autopilot system. According to the report shared by AP, Tesla’s vehicles operating on Autopilot achieved a safety record of one accident for every 10 million miles driven.
As of May 1, 2025, Tesla’s report indicates that the use of Autopilot technology has significantly contributed to enhancing road safety. The data compares the performance of vehicles equipped with Autopilot against those without, highlighting a substantial difference in accident rates. During the first quarter of 2025, Tesla vehicles utilizing Autopilot were involved in only 744 accidents per million miles driven (or 1197 million kilometers), marking an improvement compared to previous years.
This figure represents a notable decrease from the 335 accidents per million miles recorded in the third quarter of 2018, and is also lower than the 594 accidents per million miles reported in the fourth quarter of 2024. Tesla’s tracking shows that, typically, the accident rate tends to rise during holiday seasons, which can affect overall data presentation.
In comparison, Tesla vehicles not using Autopilot experienced an accident rate of one incident every 151 million miles, still reflecting a safer performance than the national average. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the average accident rate in the U.S. stands at one accident per 70.2 million miles.
Furthermore, Tesla’s report emphasizes that regardless of whether Autopilot is engaged or not, the level of safety achieved by Tesla vehicles remains among the highest in the industry.
This report not only underscores Tesla’s commitment to safety but also highlights the ongoing advancements in autonomous driving technology. As the company continues to refine its systems, the data will play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and trust among consumers.
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