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Waymo Crashes in Los Angeles County Tripled in 2025 as Robotaxi Fleet Grew
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo's robotaxi crashes in Los Angeles County tripled in 2025 as the fleet expanded, though most incidents caused no injuries and many occurred while the vehicle was stopped. Despite the increase in total crashes, Waymo's crash rate per million miles driven has declined significantly, with the company asserting its vehicles operate more safely than typical human drivers in their service areas.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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Waymo's expanding fleet shows that total crashes rise but per-mile safety improves, signalling you must design services around careful deployment and transparent safety data to maintain trust. Competitors facing public scrutiny now need to plan for clearer incident response and regulatory engagement in California.
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