VIENNA — July 9, 2026 — Roughly one in seven tires inspected across the United States during National Tire Safety Week (June 29 to July 5, 2026) fell below the safe tread depth threshold of 3/32 of an inch, according to new data from AI mobile data capture company Anyline. The data is drawn from all tire inspections processed nationwide through Anyline’s TireBuddy by professional customers during the week.
The finding likely understates the problem. Drivers who seek out tire inspections tend to be more safety-conscious than average, meaning the share of worn and unsafe tires across the broader driving population is almost certainly higher.
Key findings
15% of tires inspected nationwide during National Tire Safety Week measured below 3/32 of an inch of tread depth, the point at which wet braking and hydroplaning resistance degrade sharply.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 11,000 tire-related crashes occur in the U.S. each year, many involving tires that showed no obvious signs of failure beforehand.
National Tire Safety Week, an annual industry campaign, exists to close this awareness gap: worn tires are among the most preventable causes of road accidents in the United States, yet tread depth degrades gradually and rarely announces itself.
Putting the data into drivers’ hands
On July 2, 2026, Giti Tire, in partnership with Anyline, hosted a free tire inspection event at its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Every driver received an AI-powered tread depth assessment through Anyline’s TireBuddy App, combined with an air pressure check, with both results delivered on the spot as a single, visual report.
We believe tire maintenance education is most effective when it's personal. Providing drivers with a tread scan and air pressure reading for their own tires brings tire maintenance messages to life in a way that's meaningful and actionable
Road safety is built from small, routine decisions, and few are overlooked as tire condition. National Tire Safety Week brings that risk into focus and reminds drivers how much a simple check can reveal. Our role is behind the scenes: giving the technicians who carry out inspections a more accurate, consistent way to measure tread depth. Precision like that is what safer roads are built on
For drivers, the takeaway is simple: regular tire checks are one of the most direct ways to stay safe on the road. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association recommends checking tires at least every two months.
About Anyline
Anyline is an AI company redefining how automotive organizations capture and digitize real-world vehicle and tire data. Using proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology, Anyline enables any mobile device to instantly scan and interpret information such as tire sidewalls, tread depth, VINs, license plates, and barcodes. This AI-first approach helps automotive manufacturers, retailers, and fleet operators automate inspections, reduce errors, and gain real-time operational insights. Founded in Vienna in 2013, Anyline is trusted by global automotive leaders including Michelin, Discount Tire, and Continental. For more information, visit www.anyline.com.
About Giti Tire
Giti Tire is a globally recognized brand in over 130 countries, with more than 70 years of experience in the tire Industry. Giti Tire USA is the American division, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with US Engineering and Manufacturing in Richburg, South Carolina. The plant produces tires for the Giti, GT Radial, Dextero, and Primewell brands.
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