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ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16255)

Summary: The ADS was slowly maneuvering at less than 1MPH around the left side of a shuttle bus stopped along the right curb with its hazard lights on in the hotel driveway and made contact with a metal bollard on the left side. The ADS passenger vehicle had two passengers present in the vehicle.

Occurred 2026-07-01 · Tesla

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  1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-16255
  2. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting

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What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16255)?
Summary: The ADS was slowly maneuvering at less than 1MPH around the left side of a shuttle bus stopped along the right curb with its hazard lights on in the hotel driveway and made contact with a metal bollard on the left side. The ADS passenger vehicle had two passengers present in the vehicle.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 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 13781-16255)?
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 13781-16255)?
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What is the current status of ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16255)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29

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