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ADS crash report in Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13816)

On January [XXX], 2026 at 1:18 PM MT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Denver, Colorado was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling eastbound through a construction zone on [XXX] in autonomous mode when it began to maneuver to the right, towards the south curb. As the Waymo AV was maneuvering, the test driver transitioned the Waymo AV to manual mode. The test driver began maneuvering the Waymo AV closer to the curb, briefly accelerated forward, and then began braking. The front of the Waymo AV then made contact with the rear of a pickup truck that was parked facing east at the curb in front of the Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was not engaged and a test driver was operating the Waymo AV in manual 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-30270-13816

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What happened in ADS crash report in Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13816)?
On January [XXX], 2026 at 1:18 PM MT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Denver, Colorado was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling eastbound through a construction zone on [XXX] in autonomous mode when it began to maneuver to the right, towards the south curb. As the Waymo AV was maneuvering, the test driver transitioned the Waymo AV to manual mode. The test driver began maneuvering the Waymo AV closer to the curb, briefly accelerated forward, and then began braking. The front of the Waymo AV then made contact with the rear of a pickup truck that was parked facing east at the curb in front of the Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was not engaged and a test driver was operating the Waymo AV in manual 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 Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13816)?
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 Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13816)?
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 Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13816)?
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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