ADS crash report in Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16084)

[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 July [XXX], 2026 at 12:41 PM PDT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Los Angeles, California was in a collision involving a passenger car 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-30270-16084

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-16084

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16084)?

On July [XXX], 2026 at 12:41 PM PDT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Los Angeles, California was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was stopped facing south on a narrow portion of [XXX], with vehicles parked at the curb in both directions. The Waymo AV was positioned partially in-lane near the west curb, with its hazard lights activated for a passenger dropoff. While the Waymo AV was stopped, a passenger car behind the Waymo AV traveling southbound on [XXX] initiated a left turn into a driveway on the east side of the [XXX], to the left of the Waymo AV. The passenger car then reversed out of the driveway and into the roadway, and the rear of the passenger car made contact with the 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 July 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 Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16084)?

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 Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16084)?

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 Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16084)?

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