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ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16294)

Summary: The ADS slowed to a stop in Lane #3, the right-turn-only lane of a three-lane street at an intersection faced with red circular traffic lights. Vehicles in the adjacent lanes were stopped. The ADS then crept forward toward the intersection and slowed to a stop as a crossing SUV came into view from the perpendicular left.

While stopped for cross traffic, the ADS was rear-ended by an SUV. The ADS had no 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-13781-16294

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What happened in ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16294)?
Summary: The ADS slowed to a stop in Lane #3, the right-turn-only lane of a three-lane street at an intersection faced with red circular traffic lights. Vehicles in the adjacent lanes were stopped. The ADS then crept forward toward the intersection and slowed to a stop as a crossing SUV came into view from the perpendicular left. While stopped for cross traffic, the ADS was rear-ended by an SUV. The ADS had no 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 Houston, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16294)?
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 Houston, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16294)?
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What is the current status of ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-16294)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-18

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Last reviewed 2026-10-18

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