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ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-13578)

On January [XXX], 2026 at 2:52 PM MT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Austin, Texas was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling westbound on [XXX] when it came to a stop to yield to a pickup truck stopped facing west in the Waymo AV's lane of travel. The pickup truck reversed momentarily and came to a stop, while the Waymo AV remained stopped in-lane as the passenger in the Waymo AV opened the rear right door and exited the Waymo AV. After the passenger had exited and closed the door, the Waymo AV then reversed a short distance before slowing to a stop, with its hazard lights activated. While the Waymo AV was stopped, the pickup truck reversed and slowed to a momentary stop directly in front of the Waymo AV. The Waymo AV began to reverse again as the pickup truck reversed again, and the rear of the pickup truck made contact with the Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The Waymo AV sustained damage.

Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

Occurred 2026-01-01 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis

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  1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-13578

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What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-13578)?
On January [XXX], 2026 at 2:52 PM MT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Austin, Texas was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling westbound on [XXX] when it came to a stop to yield to a pickup truck stopped facing west in the Waymo AV's lane of travel. The pickup truck reversed momentarily and came to a stop, while the Waymo AV remained stopped in-lane as the passenger in the Waymo AV opened the rear right door and exited the Waymo AV. After the passenger had exited and closed the door, the Waymo AV then reversed a short distance before slowing to a stop, with its hazard lights activated. While the Waymo AV was stopped, the pickup truck reversed and slowed to a momentary stop directly in front of the Waymo AV. The Waymo AV began to reverse again as the pickup truck reversed again, and the rear of the pickup truck made contact with the Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The Waymo AV sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 1, 2026 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 JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-13578)?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-13578)?
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 JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-13578)?
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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