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Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale

Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained over two dozen injuries in 2024-2025 from hard braking and sudden movements by their autonomous vehicles, according to OSHA data reviewed by TechCrunch. The injuries include sprains, pain, and whiplash as the companies scale their robotaxi operations.

Background

Waymo and Zoox are leading autonomous vehicle companies expanding their robotaxi services in the US, facing increasing scrutiny over safety as operations scale up.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Aug 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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5.0 / 10