This study investigates the differences in accident occurrence between Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and Human-Driven Vehicles (HDVs). Using a matched case-control design and a dataset of 2100 AV accidents and 35,113 HDV accidents, the analysis reveals that AVs equipped with Advanced Driving Systems (ADS) generally have a lower chance of accidents than HDVs in most scenarios. However, AV accidents are more frequent during dawn/dusk or turning conditions. The research highlights accident risk disparities between AVs and HDVs, informing future autonomous technology development and safety improvements.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Jun 18, 2024
Authors
Mohamed Abdel-Aty, Shengxuan Ding
Tags
Autonomous Vehicles
Human-Driven Vehicles
accident occurrence
Advanced Driving Systems
safety improvements
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