ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15809)
[COLLISION]Date Unspecified · Tesla
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Date Unspecified
Primary Entity
Tesla
Robotic Platform
Cross-Fleet / Unspecified
Jurisdiction / Location
Federal / Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Summary: The ADS was stopped at an intersection on a four-lane street in Lane #1, at a red left arrow light in the left-turn-only lane. An SUV behind the ADS activated their right turn signal and initiated a lane change into Lane #2, a straight-through lane, and collided with the left side of a passenger vehicle that was proceeding straight in Lane #2, before colliding with the right side of the ADS. There were no passengers.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-15809
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-15809
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Details
Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15809)?
Summary: The ADS was stopped at an intersection on a four-lane street in Lane #1, at a red left arrow light in the left-turn-only lane. An SUV behind the ADS activated their right turn signal and initiated a lane change into Lane #2, a straight-through lane, and collided with the left side of a passenger vehicle that was proceeding straight in Lane #2, before colliding with the right side of the ADS. There were no passengers.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15809)?
The incident is recorded as involving Tesla on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15809)?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15809)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.