The net effect on Uber and Lyft accident rates is still unclear. One much-cited study found overall traffic fatalities decline when these companies enter a market. However, the most recent review found the opposite.  The problem is that the rideshare business model doesn’t lend itself to gathering statistics. As far as the comparative safety records of Uber vs. Lyft accidents go, the leading industry pundit believes them to be roughly equal. The same financial incentives are at work on both. Furthermore, at least 20% of rideshare drivers work with both Uber and Lyft. much-cited study opposite statistics leading industry pundit both