_Incident · Collision_

# ADS crash report in Detroit, MI involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16259)

Canonical ID: `a7b40a08-803d-4635-91e0-7ef06a11b219`

- **Occurred:** 2026-07-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

On July [XXX], 2026 at 2:26 AM EDT a [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) Autonomous Vehicle (Waymo AV) operating in [Detroit](/locations/detroit-michigan.md), [Michigan](/locations/michigan.md) was in a collision involving a pothole on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling southeast bound on [XXX] near [XXX]. As the Waymo AV exited the intersection with [XXX], the Waymo AV drove over a pothole and the undercarriage of the Waymo AV made contact with the pavement. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode, and a test driver was present in the driver's seating position. The Waymo AV sustained damage. Waymo became aware of the tow on August [XXX], 2026 after an additional review of available information.

Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of [Standing General Order 2021-01](/regulations/nhtsa-av-framework.md) because a vehicle involved was towed away. 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-30270-16259

## Common questions

### What happened in ADS crash report in Detroit, MI involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16259)?

On July [XXX], 2026 at 2:26 AM EDT a [Waymo Autonomous Vehicle](/models/alphabet-waymo.md) ([Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) AV) operating in [Detroit](/locations/detroit-michigan.md), [Michigan](/locations/michigan.md) was in a collision involving a pothole on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling southeast bound on [XXX] near [XXX]. As the Waymo AV exited the intersection with [XXX], the Waymo AV drove over a pothole and the undercarriage of the Waymo AV made contact with the pavement. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode, and a test driver was present in the driver's seating position. The Waymo AV sustained damage. Waymo became aware of the tow on August [XXX], 2026 after an additional review of available information.

Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of [Standing General Order 2021-01](/regulations/nhtsa-av-framework.md) because a vehicle involved was towed away. 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 July 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 Detroit, MI involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16259)?

The incident is recorded as involving [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Detroit, MI involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16259)?

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 Detroit, MI involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16259)?

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


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