Phoenix, AZ, November 10, 2026 — In the metro Phoenix area, a significant portion of reported Waymo robotaxi crashes between September 2020 and December 2024 involved incidents where drivers fled the scene, commonly known as hit-and-runs.

According to an analysis of police-reported crashes, nearly half of all Waymo vehicle incidents during this period were categorized as hit-and-runs. This finding emerged from data spanning from September 2020 through December 2024.

The analysis further indicates that Waymo vehicles were involved in hit-and-run incidents at a rate approximately 2.4 times higher than that of other drivers operating within Maricopa County, when measured per miles driven. The specific source of this analysis was not provided.

Details regarding the exact number of crashes, the specific dates beyond the overall timeframe, or the circumstances surrounding these incidents were not specified. Similarly, information about the outcomes of these reported incidents, such as any citations issued or investigations conducted, was not detailed in the available information.

The contractor responsible for the analysis was not identified. Information regarding Waymo’s operational permits, inspection reports, or any specific code violations related to these incidents is also not available.

This trend highlights a specific aspect of robotaxi operations as reported in police data within the Phoenix metropolitan area over the specified period. The rate comparison is based on miles driven, aiming to normalize for the total distance covered by both Waymo vehicles and other drivers in the county.


Story summarized from the original created by Derek Staahl on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.

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