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ADS crash report in Palo Alto, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-14391)

On March [XXX], 2026 at 11:59 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Palo Alto, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound in the left lane on [XXX] when it slowed to a stop in a queue of traffic for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, an SUV traveling northwestbound in the left lane on [XXX] behind the Waymo AV proceeded to change lanes to the left, and began to enter the adjacent median. As the SUV continued to enter the median, the front right side of the SUV made contact with the rear left side of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous 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.

Occurred 2026-03-01 · Waymo

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  1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-14391

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What happened in ADS crash report in Palo Alto, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-14391)?
On March [XXX], 2026 at 11:59 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Palo Alto, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound in the left lane on [XXX] when it slowed to a stop in a queue of traffic for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, an SUV traveling northwestbound in the left lane on [XXX] behind the Waymo AV proceeded to change lanes to the left, and began to enter the adjacent median. As the SUV continued to enter the median, the front right side of the SUV made contact with the rear left side of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous 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 March 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 Palo Alto, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-14391)?
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 Palo Alto, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-14391)?
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 Palo Alto, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-14391)?
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 2026-07-12

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Last reviewed 2026-07-12

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