ADS crash report in San Francisco, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-13121)

[COLLISION]

Oct 1, 2025 · Zoox · Zoox Robotaxi · Miami

Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Oct 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) operating in autonomous mode was westbound on [XXX], preparing to make an unprotected left turn onto [XXX] in San Francisco. As the Zoox vehicle slowed approaching the intersection at [XXX], a left-turning vehicle in the oncoming lane accelerated abruptly. The Zoox vehicle braked in response to the oncoming vehicle, and was rear ended by a passenger car (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Zoox RobotaxiView Spec

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30610-13121

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30610-13121

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in San Francisco, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-13121)?

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) operating in autonomous mode was westbound on [XXX], preparing to make an unprotected left turn onto [XXX] in San Francisco. As the Zoox vehicle slowed approaching the intersection at [XXX], a left-turning vehicle in the oncoming lane accelerated abruptly. The Zoox vehicle braked in response to the oncoming vehicle, and was rear ended by a passenger car (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind. The Zoox vehicle operator then disengaged from autonomy, and shortly after, continued through the intersection along [XXX] and pulled over to exchange information. The Zoox vehicle sustained minor damage to the rear end, and Vehicle 2 appears to have sustained moderate damage to the left front area and hood. The Zoox vehicle operator and the software operator, seated in the front passenger seat, reported injuries after the collision. The police were not called.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on October 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 San Francisco, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-13121)?

Zoox Robotaxi by Zoox is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Miami.

Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in San Francisco, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-13121)?

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 San Francisco, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-13121)?

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