Incident · Collision

ADS crash report in Phoenix, AZ involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-14619)

On April [XXX], 2026 at 2:30 PM MT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Phoenix, Arizona was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was stopped facing north in the third from the right lane on [XXX] in a queue of traffic for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, an SUV stopped in front of the Waymo AV proceeded forward a short distance to close the distance with the vehicle in front, which was stopped at the red light. The Waymo AV followed by proceeding forward a short distance before slowing. While the Waymo AV was slowing, a passenger car initially stopped directly behind the Waymo AV proceeded forward at a low rate of speed. A pickup truck traveling behind the passenger car proceeded forward, and the front of the pickup truck made contact with the rear of the passenger car, at which point the front of the passenger car made contact with the rear of 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. The passenger of the Waymo AV alleged minor injuries.

Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

Occurred 2026-04-01 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis