ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-13950)
[COLLISION]Jan 1, 2026 · Nuro · Lucid Gravity · California
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Jan 1, 2026
Primary Entity
Nuro
Robotic Platform
Lucid Gravity
Jurisdiction / Location
California
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Prior to disengaging autonomy, the Nuro vehicle came to a complete at a stop sign at an unprotected crossing of a one-way road with four lanes. The traffic in the cross street was stopped or inching forward slowly due to heavy traffic, leaving the intersection partially blocked by gridlock.
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-30291-13950
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30291-13950
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Details
Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-13950)?
Prior to disengaging autonomy, the Nuro vehicle came to a complete at a stop sign at an unprotected crossing of a one-way road with four lanes. The traffic in the cross street was stopped or inching forward slowly due to heavy traffic, leaving the intersection partially blocked by gridlock. The operator disengaged autonomy and and proceeded to drive manually through the partially blocked crossing. While the operator was navigating through a gap in the stopped vehicles, the Nuro vehicle was struck from the left side by one of the vehicles on the cross street. The collision occurred at a very low speed, and resulted in minor property damage to the vehicles but no injures.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 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 Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-13950)?
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 30291-13950)?
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 30291-13950)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.