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ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-11375)

Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS was in the right turn only slip lane with a yield sign yielding for cross traffic from the left.

The ADS was stopped then creeped forward up to 2MPH while continuing to yield for cross traffic and was rear-ended by an SUV behind the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present with no passengers in the vehicle. On 07/29 Tesla received notice that the safety monitor reported a minor complaint of pain and later sought medical evaluation.

Occurred 2025-07-01 · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA · Tesla · Orlando, Florida, USA · Robotaxis

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  1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-11375

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What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-11375)?
Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS was in the right turn only slip lane with a yield sign yielding for cross traffic from the left. The ADS was stopped then creeped forward up to 2MPH while continuing to yield for cross traffic and was rear-ended by an SUV behind the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present with no passengers in the vehicle. On 07/29 Tesla received notice that the safety monitor reported a minor complaint of pain and later sought medical evaluation.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 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 Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-11375)?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-11375)?
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 TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-11375)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-23

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Last reviewed 2026-08-23

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