Avride is an autonomous vehicle development company that has partnered with Uber in Dallas.
DALLAS — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it has opened an investigation into Avride for crashes that occurred in Dallas.
Avride is an autonomous vehicle development company that has partnered with Uber in Dallas. Passenger services from Avride have been offered on the Uber platform since December of 2025.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received reports of automated vehicle crashes equipped with the Avride automated driving system in Dallas and Austin, according to the report. In each crash, the automated driving system showcased difficulty changing lanes, responding to other vehicles present in or enter the lane ahead, and responding to stationary objects partially obstructing the lane ahead.
Avride said in a statement provided to WFAA, “We welcome the opportunity to provide the agency with a deeper understanding of our safety protocols and technology. Transparency is a core value of our operations, and we look forward to a constructive dialogue that supports the continued progress of the autonomous vehicle industry.”
In a video review of each crash, the automated vehicle is seen changing lanes directly in the path of or next to other vehicles, failing to slow or stop for vehicles in the lane or path ahead, failing to avoid vehicles entering the lane or path ahead, and striking stationary objects in the lane or path ahead, according to the release.
Avride explains in a release that the vehicles were travel at low speeds during the time of the crashes, and believe the crashes were caused by the actions of other drivers. According to the company, they were unable to confirm the report of a minor injury in their review.
Officials claim there has been one minor injury because of these crashes, and property damage sustained. During each crash, the vehicle was under supervision of an in-vehicle operator in the driver’s seat.
The ODI preliminary investigation will investigate the scope, nature and severity of the potential problem and asses potential safety risks to other drivers and passengers.
Avride also states they have reported all of its accidents, regardless of fault, to the NHTSA in accordance with applicable rules and transparency. A trained safety operator was on board during every incident, according to the company. The autonomous vehicle company also states there have been structured review procedures since December 2025 to enhance overall system capabilities.
“Our total operations have continued to grow, while the frequency of incidents relative to our mileage has steadily declined,” said a spokesperson for Avride.