TechCrunch · Startups · 2026-08-27
Waymo and Zoox test drivers sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and
Waymo and Zoox test drivers sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles. These test drivers have suffered sprains, strains, whiplash, and more, according to OSHA data and interviews with former and current workers. Other autonomous vehicle companies do not appear in the dataset, though it’s possible they’re exempt. Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to OSHA.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Waymo and Zoox test drivers sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles.
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