From Valleynewslive · · 1m 10s
Waymo Drivers Take Off After Crashes
Drivers hit Waymo robotaxis and flee, police records show 49% of crashes are hit-and-runs.
In brief
Drivers hit Waymo robotaxis and flee, police records show 49% of crashes are hit-and-runs. Waymo drivers who crash into robotaxis often leave the scene, with 49% of crashes in metro Phoenix classified as hit-and-runs. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Waymo Crashes
Police records show drivers hit Waymo robotaxis and flee the scene.
49% Hit-and-Runs
43 of 88 crashes in metro Phoenix were hit-and-runs where drivers left.
Waymo's Rate
Waymo crashes at 2.4 times the rate of human drivers in Maricopa County.
Waymo Response
Waymo says it responds to crashes but reports incidents more consistently than drivers.
Body Camera Footage
Chandler officer saw driver hit Waymo and flee in March 2024.
Waymo Specialist
Waymo specialist said drivers leave after crashes with no one to exchange insurance with.
2020 Crash
2020 Mesa crash involved driver who hit Waymo and left after being slurred.
Experts' Theories
Experts say drivers confuse how to interact with Waymo or react to phantom braking.
Waymo's Safety Claim
Waymo says its vehicles cut serious crashes by 90% compared to human drivers.
In short
Waymo drivers who crash into robotaxis often leave the scene, with 49% of crashes in metro Phoenix classified as hit-and-runs.
