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ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-13237)

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 stopped behind traffic at an intersection with a red light.

A person on a motor scooter (VRU) approached the ADS from behind and moved into a gap directly behind the ADS. As the VRU was directly behind the stopped ADS, the VRU steered right and made contact with the ADS's rear end. Afterwards the VRU hopped the right curb and continued to proceed straight on the sidewalk. Safety monitor and passenger were present in the vehicle.

Occurred 2025-11-01 · 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-13781-13237

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What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-13237)?
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 stopped behind traffic at an intersection with a red light. A person on a motor scooter (VRU) approached the ADS from behind and moved into a gap directly behind the ADS. As the VRU was directly behind the stopped ADS, the VRU steered right and made contact with the ADS's rear end. Afterwards the VRU hopped the right curb and continued to proceed straight on the sidewalk. Safety monitor and passenger were present in the vehicle.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 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 13781-13237)?
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 13781-13237)?
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 13781-13237)?
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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