Tesla has released new safety data for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, which now totals over 12.6 billion miles of driving, including nearly 4.9 billion in urban environments. The company reports significant reductions in collisions while FSD is active, claiming there are 7 times fewer major and minor collisions, and 5 times fewer off-highway collisions. Notably, Tesla’s methodology attributes a collision to FSD if the system was engaged at any point within five seconds before the incident, even if the driver took control or if the system disengaged just before the impact. This includes incidents where another vehicle is at fault, reflecting the company’s strict self-reporting standards, which contrast with common industry practices that rely heavily on a manufacturer’s claims.

Julie: Julie is credited as the writer of the Tesla safety data update shared via the company’s official channels. She presents the methodology and findings of the FSD collision analysis. Her reporting emphasizes how Tesla applies consistent federal collision definitions and includes all incidents involving FSD engagement.
Tesla: Tesla Inc. develops electric vehicles along with advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving systems including Full Self-Driving Supervised. The company operates a large connected vehicle fleet that continuously transmits operational data. In this news, Tesla published updated safety statistics comparing collision rates when its FSD system is engaged versus when it is not.

Data Standards: Tesla defines collisions using federal regulatory criteria such as airbag deployment for major events rather than internal company thresholds.
Safety Methodology: Tesla attributes a collision to FSD if the system was active at any point in the five seconds before impact, even when the driver intervenes or the system disengages immediately prior.