ADS crash report in Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15666)

[COLLISION]

Date Unspecified · Physical AI Entity

Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Date Unspecified

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Cross-Fleet / Unspecified

Jurisdiction / Location

Federal / Global

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On June [XXX], 2026 at 10:44 PM MT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Denver, Colorado was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX].

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Platform Unspecified

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-15666

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-15666

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15666)?

On June [XXX], 2026 at 10:44 PM MT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Denver, Colorado was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northbound on Columbine Street in autonomous mode with its right turn signal activated when it began to maneuver to the right towards the east curb. As the Waymo AV was maneuvering, the Waymo AV transitioned to manual mode and the front of the Waymo AV made contact with the rear left side of a parked SUV facing north on [XXX]. 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. 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 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 Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15666)?

The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15666)?

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 Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15666)?

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