_Incident · Collision_

# ADS crash report in Sunnyvale, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13869)

Canonical ID: `7911abf4-18c5-45b7-8a10-ce6c74b135d8`

- **Occurred:** 2026-01-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

On January [XXX], 2026 at 6:10 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Sunnyvale, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling southbound in autonomous mode on [XXX] when it came to a stop on a hill and then began reversing into a vacant parallel parking space in front of a parked SUV. The Waymo AV transitioned to manual mode and briefly rolled backwards at a low speed, and the rear of the Waymo AV made contact with the front of the parked SUV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was not engaged and the Waymo AV was in manual mode. Both vehicles 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.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-13869

## Common questions

### What happened in ADS crash report in Sunnyvale, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13869)?

On January [XXX], 2026 at 6:10 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Sunnyvale, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling southbound in autonomous mode on [XXX] when it came to a stop on a hill and then began reversing into a vacant parallel parking space in front of a parked SUV. The Waymo AV transitioned to manual mode and briefly rolled backwards at a low speed, and the rear of the Waymo AV made contact with the front of the parked SUV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was not engaged and the Waymo AV was in manual mode. Both vehicles 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.

### Who was involved in ADS crash report in Sunnyvale, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13869)?

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

### Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Sunnyvale, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13869)?

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 Sunnyvale, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-13869)?

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


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