Waymo tripled the number of crashes involving its robotaxis in Los Angeles: what the data says about their safety

Waymo experienced a significant surge in collisions involving its autonomous robotaxis in Los Angeles following the expansion of its service in the region. According to data reported by the company, incidents in the county rose to 219 in 2025, more than tripling the 69 crashes recorded during the previous year.

The rising trend in traffic incidents has continued into the following year, with officials noting that the figure has already reached 186 in 2026. The data highlights ongoing safety questions surrounding the deployment and scaling of autonomous vehicle fleets in densely populated urban environments.