# NHTSA

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-17**: NHTSA Data Release — New filings reveal 5 crashes in a single month and one undisclosed hospitalization.
- **2026-02-16**: Status Check — Reports confirm fleet availability has dropped to 19% with only 42 active cars.
- **2025-12-31**: Missed Expansion Target — Tesla fails to meet the goal of 500 cars and expansion to 8-10 additional cities.
- **2025-06-01**: Austin Launch — Tesla officially begins its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Tesla Robotaxi Safety Concerns Mount as Austin Crash Rates Outpace Human Drivers
2026-02-18 01:30:38 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Tesla's Robotaxi pilot in Austin is facing severe scrutiny following a surge in accidents and a failure to meet ambitious rollout targets. Recent NHTSA data reveals the fleet's crash rate significantly exceeds human averages, casting doubt on the timeline for widespread autonomous deployment.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/tesla-robotaxi-austin-crash-data-analysis

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