AVs have driven more than 360 million miles on US roads, a 2.5x increase since June 2025, and have provided 21 million robotaxi rides to date, according to the State of AV report from the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA).

"The autonomous vehicle industry is making great strides, and real-world data confirms what we have long argued: automated driving systems outperform human drivers by significant margins," said Jeff Farrah, CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association. "Robotaxis now operate commercially across the country, autonomous trucks haul freight across multiple states, and the safety and economic benefits are tangible. Now Washington must match the urgency of what is happening on the road."

Key findings from the 2026 State of AV report include:

■ AVs have driven more than 360 million miles on U.S. public roads, the equivalent of circling the Earth more than 14,000 times.

■ AVIA and AECOM estimate $71 million in safety-related economic savings for San Francisco residents between 2022 and 2025 due to AV deployment.

■ 100% of AVIA member CEOs surveyed remain optimistic that current Washington leadership can unlock the federal framework needed for 2030 deployment.

■ Autonomous trucking customers cite improved safety, reliability, and lower costs as the top reasons for partnering with AV freight companies.

The report also highlights significant federal momentum, including Farrah's February 2026 testimony before the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, the advancement of the SELF DRIVE Act through a key House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's Automated Vehicle Framework.