Google's Waze App Introduces Crash History Alerts to Warn Drivers of Accident-Prone Roads

Google's new AI feature uses historical crash data, current route information, and real-time updates to alert drivers of potentially dangerous sections of their route, aiming to reduce road accidents worldwide.

Google's navigation app, Waze, has introduced a new AI feature that notifies drivers of crash-prone roads based on historical crash data, current route information, and real-time updates.
The new feature, known as 'crash history alerts', warns drivers before they reach dangerous sections of their journey in a bid to enhance road safety.
The alerts will not be displayed for roads that drivers frequently navigate to avoid unnecessary distraction.
The crash history alert system combines AI technology with reports from the user community to evaluate potential hazards on a route.
This announcement comes as Google and other tech companies continue integrating AI capabilities into their applications to improve user experience and safety.
With road traffic crashes being the eighth leading cause of death globally and a significant cause of death in the U.S, the use of technology to enhance road safety is a critical advancement.