ADS crash report in San Francisco, CA involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-15179)

[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 4:56 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in San Francisco, California was in a collision involving a motorcycle 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-30270-15179

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-15179

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in San Francisco, CA involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-15179)?

On May [XXX], 2026 at 4:56 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in San Francisco, California was in a collision involving a motorcycle on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northbound on [XXX] in the right lane with its right turn signal activated and preparing to make a right turn at a green light onto [XXX]. The Waymo AV slowed to a stop as it entered the intersection to yield to a pedestrian crossing [XXX] in the marked crosswalk. While the Waymo AV was stopped, the traffic light turned yellow and a motorcycle that was initially traveling behind the Waymo AV proceeded to pass the Waymo AV to the left, and the right side of the motorcycle made contact with the rear left side of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The Waymo AV sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. 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 San Francisco, CA involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-15179)?

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 San Francisco, CA involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-15179)?

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 San Francisco, CA involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-15179)?

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