_Incident · Collision_

# ADS crash report in Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16452)

Canonical ID: `eb3192d2-4980-40c3-9e51-d7ab5f905276`

- **Occurred:** 2026-08-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

On August [XXX], 2026 at 2:32 PM MDT a [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in [Denver, Colorado](/locations/denver.md) was in a collision involving a van on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling westbound in the second lane from the right on [XXX], approaching the intersection with [XXX]. The Waymo AV slowed to a stop, in-lane, to yield to a pedestrian preparing to cross from the northeast corner of the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, a van traveling westbound in the same lane stopped behind the Waymo AV. While both the Waymo AV and van were stopped, a passenger car traveling westbound in the same lane approached the van from behind, and the front of the passenger car made contact with the rear of the van. The van was pushed forward, and the front of the van made contact with the rear of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The driver of the van alleged minor injuries and all three vehicles involved sustained damage. 

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-30270-16452

## Common questions

### What happened in ADS crash report in Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16452)?

On August [XXX], 2026 at 2:32 PM MDT a [Waymo Autonomous Vehicle](/models/alphabet-waymo.md) ("[Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) AV") operating in [Denver, Colorado](/locations/denver.md) was in a collision involving a van on [XXX] near [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling westbound in the second lane from the right on [XXX], approaching the intersection with [XXX]. The Waymo AV slowed to a stop, in-lane, to yield to a pedestrian preparing to cross from the northeast corner of the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, a van traveling westbound in the same lane stopped behind the Waymo AV. While both the Waymo AV and van were stopped, a passenger car traveling westbound in the same lane approached the van from behind, and the front of the passenger car made contact with the rear of the van. The van was pushed forward, and the front of the van made contact with the rear of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The driver of the van alleged minor injuries and all three vehicles involved sustained damage. 

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 August 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 Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16452)?

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 Denver, CO involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16452)?

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 30270-16452)?

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


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