ADS crash report in Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-11696)
[COLLISION]Aug 1, 2025 · Zoox · Zoox Robotaxi · Miami
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Aug 1, 2025
Primary Entity
Zoox
Robotic Platform
Zoox Robotaxi
Jurisdiction / Location
Miami
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) in autonomous mode was traveling southwest on [XXX] towards [XXX] in Santa Monica when it was struck on the passenger side by an SUV (Vehicle 2), traveling southeast on [XXX], which failed to yield the right-of-way and entered the Zoox vehicle's travel path. The Zoox vehicle braked, the vehicle operator disengaged, continued to brake, and steered left, but contact was unavoidable.
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-30610-11696
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30610-11696
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in ADS crash report in Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-11696)?
A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) in autonomous mode was traveling southwest on [XXX] towards [XXX] in Santa Monica when it was struck on the passenger side by an SUV (Vehicle 2), traveling southeast on [XXX], which failed to yield the right-of-way and entered the Zoox vehicle's travel path. The Zoox vehicle braked, the vehicle operator disengaged, continued to brake, and steered left, but contact was unavoidable. The Zoox vehicle sustained moderate damage, and Vehicle 2 also sustained damage. There were no reported injuries, and the police were not notified.
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 Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-11696)?
Zoox Robotaxi by Zoox is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Miami.
Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-11696)?
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 Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-11696)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.