ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 31101-14070)
[COLLISION]Jan 1, 2026 · Avride · Avride delivery robot · Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Jan 1, 2026
Primary Entity
Avride
Robotic Platform
Avride delivery robot
Jurisdiction / Location
Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On January [XXX], 2026 at 8:14 AM, an AVRIDE autonomous vehicle (the "AVRIDE AV") was in a collision in Austin, Texas on [XXX] near [XXX]. The AVRIDE AV was traveling westbound on [XXX] in the left most lane autonomous mode directly behind a pickup truck when both vehicles stopped at a traffic light at [XXX].
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-31101-14070
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-31101-14070
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 31101-14070)?
On January [XXX], 2026 at 8:14 AM, an AVRIDE autonomous vehicle (the "AVRIDE AV") was in a collision in Austin, Texas on [XXX] near [XXX]. The AVRIDE AV was traveling westbound on [XXX] in the left most lane autonomous mode directly behind a pickup truck when both vehicles stopped at a traffic light at [XXX]. At the traffic light, both vehicles began to proceed forward to make a left turn when a bus in the right lane made a left turn going against traffic rules. This bus cut off the pickup truck in front of the AVRIDE AV, causing it to break quickly. This abrupt breaking caused the front of the AVRIDE AV to make contact with the rear of the pickup truck. Minor damage was sustained to both vehicles. 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 Austin, TX involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 31101-14070)?
Avride delivery robot by Avride is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Bowling Green, Ohio, USA.
Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 31101-14070)?
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 Austin, TX involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 31101-14070)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.