# Report links Waymo and Zoox test operations to more than 20 worker injuries

_Published Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM EDT · Robotics · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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A report cited by Gizmodo says Occupational Safety and Health Administration data records more than 20 injuries involving Alphabet's Waymo and Amazon-owned Zoox test vehicles.

The reported injuries include sprains, back pain and whiplash, and were often associated with hard braking or rapid directional changes. Gizmodo says incidents were highest in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco as autonomous-vehicle companies expanded testing and service activity. The vehicles involved included modified Toyota Highlanders used to test autonomous-driving software, rather than only purpose-built robotaxis.

## Sources

- [Gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/waymo-zoox-vehicles-still-causing-injuries-to-test-drivers-report-2000804773)

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Canonical: https://techandbusiness.org/newswire/RG1FwS50t7I9-lmMz8AlQx
Published: 2026-08-30T18:17:42.421Z
Story chronology: 2026-08-30T16:33:12.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-14T22:36:55.549Z
Publisher: Tech & Business (techandbusiness.org)