_Incident · Collision_

# ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15017)

Canonical ID: `03dccee2-cb48-44c2-acf9-5f536a0d5a2c`

- **Occurred:** 2026-04-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Tesla](/companies/tesla.md) (id: `bde7c8a1-5d35-449d-93b0-2ac8e4601c16`)

The Tesla ADS was stopped in traffic in the left turn only lane with a solid red left arrow light.  A pickup truck approached the rear of the stopped ADS.  The pickup truck came to a stop behind the ADS.  Moments later, the pickup truck proceeded forward and rear ended the ADS.  The ADS had a safety monitor present in the vehicle with no passengers.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-15017

## Common questions

### What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15017)?

The Tesla ADS was stopped in traffic in the left turn only lane with a solid red left arrow light.  A pickup truck approached the rear of the stopped ADS.  The pickup truck came to a stop behind the ADS.  Moments later, the pickup truck proceeded forward and rear ended the ADS.  The ADS had a safety monitor present in the vehicle with no passengers.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on April 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15017)?

The incident is recorded as involving Tesla on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-15017)?

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 13781-15017)?

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


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