FYI: Tesla’s recent safety report for Q2 2024 highlights the continued advancements and success of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technologies, proving once again that Tesla models are among the safest on the road.
Tesla Unveils Q2 2024 Vehicle Safety Report
Tesla has once again released its highly-anticipated vehicle safety report for the second quarter of 2024. The latest data reinforces the notion that Tesla vehicles, thanks to innovations like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), continue to rank among the safest on today’s roads.
A Triad of Safety: Passive, Active, and Automated
Tesla attributes its impressive safety record to a unique blend of passive safety, active safety, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). According to the report, this combination is vital not only for safeguarding Tesla drivers and passengers but for enhancing overall road safety.
The company’s extensive focus on safety has paid off, as demonstrated by the performance of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. These models have achieved some of the lowest probabilities of injury ever recorded by the United States’ New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Record-Breaking Safety Metrics
The statistics from the Q2 2024 report are striking. Tesla recorded one crash for every 6.88 million miles driven with Autopilot engaged. In stark contrast, drivers who were not using Autopilot had one crash for every 1.45 million miles. For comparison, the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) indicated that in the United States, an automobile crash occurs approximately every 670,000 miles.
This data underscores the significant safety benefits provided by Tesla’s Autopilot technology:
- With Autopilot: One crash per 6.88 million miles
- Without Autopilot: One crash per 1.45 million miles
- National Average: One crash per 670,000 miles
Low Incidence of Vehicle Fires
Tesla also shared insights regarding vehicle fire events, another critical safety metric. From 2012 to 2022, the occurrence of a Tesla vehicle catching fire was about one for every 130 million miles traveled. This figure is substantially lower than the national data, which shows a vehicle fire happens every 18 million miles. Notably, Tesla’s count includes fires caused by external factors like structure fires and wildfires, showcasing that their statistics are quite conservative.
Conclusion
Tesla’s commitment to safety is evident from the remarkable statistics presented in the Q2 2024 vehicle safety report. Innovations in Autopilot and FSD, along with a robust mix of passive and active safety measures, continue to affirm Tesla’s standings as one of the safest automotive brands.
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William Kouch,
Editor, Automotive.fyi
