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WalterBrightyesterday at 11:38 PM1 replyview on HN

googling "how many lives has tesla autopilot saved?" produces:

It is impossible to determine the exact number of lives saved by Tesla Autopilot, as "avoided accidents" are difficult to quantify, but Tesla reports that its vehicles with Autopilot engaged are significantly safer than the U.S. average, with one crash recorded for every 6.69 million miles driven in Q2 2025. Conversely, independent trackers have identified over 65 deaths involving Autopilot or FSD as of October 2025.

Key Safety Data and Context:

Safety Claim: Tesla's Q3 2025 Safety Report indicates that Autopilot technology results in an accident frequency nine times lower than the US national average.

Fatalities: Data compiled by TeslaDeaths.com reported 65 fatalities linked to Autopilot through October 2025, with federal investigators having verified dozens of these cases.

Comparison: As of Q2 2025, Tesla recorded one crash for every 6.69 million miles with Autopilot, compared to 1.26 million miles without it, and a U.S. national average of one crash every 702,000 miles.


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breveyesterday at 11:52 PM

> It is impossible to determine the exact number of lives saved by Tesla Autopilot, as "avoided accidents" are difficult to quantify

Then you agree your claims have no merit. Don't be suckered by advertising.

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