ADS crash report in Philadelphia, PA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16115)
[COLLISION]Date Unspecified · Physical AI Entity
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COLLISION
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Date Unspecified
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Cross-Fleet / Unspecified
Jurisdiction / Location
Federal / Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On July [XXX], 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX].
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-16115
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-16115
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in ADS crash report in Philadelphia, PA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16115)?
On July [XXX], 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling eastbound in autonomous mode on [XXX] and proceeding straight through the T-intersection with [XXX] when it began slowing to yield to a queue of traffic ahead. While the Waymo AV was slowing, and the test driver transitioned the Waymo AV into manual mode and proceeded forward, and the front of the Waymo AV made contact with the rear of an SUV stopped in the queue of traffic in 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. 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 Philadelphia, PA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16115)?
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 Philadelphia, PA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16115)?
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 Philadelphia, PA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16115)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.