A new government report on partially automated vehicle crashes is stirring safety concerns that could pump the brakes on the development of self-driving cars.
Automakers reported 392 crashes of vehicles with partially assisted driving technology from last July through May 15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Wednesday.
Among them, electric car maker Tesla led the way with 273 accidents, and Honda had 90. Subaru reported 10 crashes, and all other automakers reported five or fewer.
The U.S. safety regulator cautioned in a news release that the report, collected as part of a Standing General Order issued to more than 100 manufacturers last June 21, was “not comprehensive.