ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11595)
[COLLISION]Aug 1, 2025 · Nuro · Lucid Gravity · California
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Aug 1, 2025
Primary Entity
Nuro
Robotic Platform
Lucid Gravity
Jurisdiction / Location
California
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On August [XXX], 2025, one of Nuro's Prius vehicles operating in manual mode in the Houston area was struck from behind while yielding to cross-traffic at an intersection. The vehicle had been operating in autonomous mode within 30 seconds prior to the incident, but the operator had disengaged autonomy several seconds prior to reaching the intersection. No injuries resulted from this incident, although there was minor property damage to both vehicles.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30291-11595
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30291-11595
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11595)?
On August [XXX], 2025, one of Nuro's Prius vehicles operating in manual mode in the Houston area was struck from behind while yielding to cross-traffic at an intersection. The vehicle had been operating in autonomous mode within 30 seconds prior to the incident, but the operator had disengaged autonomy several seconds prior to reaching the intersection. No injuries resulted from this incident, although there was minor property damage to both vehicles.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 1, 2025 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 TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11595)?
Lucid Gravity by Nuro is the recorded robot involved in this incident at California.
Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11595)?
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 TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11595)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.