ADS crash report in San Francisco, CA involving a ZOOX Zoox (NHTSA SGO 30610-13662)

[COLLISION]

Jan 1, 2026 · Zoox · Zoox Robotaxi · Miami

Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Jan 1, 2026

Primary Entity

Zoox

Robotic Platform

Zoox Robotaxi

Jurisdiction / Location

Miami

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle (Vehicle 1) was traveling east on [XXX] near [XXX] in San Francisco. It began to slow down for a stopped box truck (Vehicle 2) in the same lane, which had an open liftgate. As the Zoox vehicle was preparing to maneuver around, Vehicle 2 began to reverse.

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-30610-13662

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30610-13662

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in San Francisco, CA involving a ZOOX Zoox (NHTSA SGO 30610-13662)?

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle (Vehicle 1) was traveling east on [XXX] near [XXX] in San Francisco. It began to slow down for a stopped box truck (Vehicle 2) in the same lane, which had an open liftgate. As the Zoox vehicle was preparing to maneuver around, Vehicle 2 began to reverse. The Zoox vehicle came to a stop however, Vehicle 2 continued reversing. The Zoox vehicle honked, but Vehicle 2's open liftgate made contact with the right front fender and front fascia of the Zoox vehicle. The Zoox vehicle was towed from the scene and was found to have sustained minor damage. The police were notified, and no injuries were reported.

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 San Francisco, CA involving a ZOOX Zoox (NHTSA SGO 30610-13662)?

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 ZOOX Zoox (NHTSA SGO 30610-13662)?

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 ZOOX Zoox (NHTSA SGO 30610-13662)?

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