ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-14979)

[COLLISION]

May 1, 2026 · Waymo · Waymo Driver (6th gen) · Sacramento, California, USA

Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

May 1, 2026

Primary Entity

Waymo

Robotic Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Jurisdiction / Location

Sacramento, California, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On May [XXX], 2026 at 3:16 PM CT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Houston, Texas was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] at [XXX].

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Operational Sectors

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-14979

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-14979

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-14979)?

On May [XXX], 2026 at 3:16 PM CT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Houston, Texas was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound in the second from the right lane on [XXX] in autonomous mode and approaching a green light at the intersection with [XXX]. As the Waymo AV entered the intersection, a passenger car traveling southwestbound on [XXX] in the second from the left lane proceeded to enter the intersection against a red light. The Waymo AV began to slow and brake, and the test driver of the Waymo AV transitioned the Waymo AV to manual mode and continued to brake, as the passenger car continued forward, and the front left side of the passenger car made contact with the front of the Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was not engaged and a test driver was operating the Waymo AV in manual mode. Both vehicles sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on May 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-14979)?

Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.

Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-14979)?

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 Houston, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-14979)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.