_Incident · Collision_

# ADS crash report in Phoenix, AZ involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-16491)

Canonical ID: `feaf415d-021a-4ebc-80ed-616637993703`

- **Occurred:** 2026-09-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

On September [XXX], 2026 at 2:30 PM MST a [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in [Phoenix](/locations/phoenix.md), [Arizona](/locations/arizona.md) was in a collision involving an SUV on East [XXX] near North [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling eastbound in the left lane on [XXX] when an SUV traveling westbound in the left lane of [XXX] crossed into the adjacent center two-way left turn lane, then proceeded to enter the left lane of eastbound East [XXX], against the proper direction of traffic, entering the Waymo AV's lane of travel. As the SUV continued to enter the left lane and approached the Waymo AV from the front, the Waymo AV began changing lanes to the right lane and applied braking, to yield to the SUV. The SUV proceeded to enter the right lane, and the front of the SUV made contact with the front left side of the 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. 1 of [Standing General Order 2021-01](/regulations/nhtsa-av-framework.md) because a vehicle involved was towed away and because of airbag deployment. 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-30270-16491

## Common questions

### What happened in ADS crash report in Phoenix, AZ involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-16491)?

On September [XXX], 2026 at 2:30 PM MST a [Waymo Autonomous Vehicle](/models/alphabet-waymo.md) ("[Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) AV") operating in [Phoenix](/locations/phoenix.md), [Arizona](/locations/arizona.md) was in a collision involving an SUV on East [XXX] near North [XXX].

The Waymo AV was traveling eastbound in the left lane on [XXX] when an SUV traveling westbound in the left lane of [XXX] crossed into the adjacent center two-way left turn lane, then proceeded to enter the left lane of eastbound East [XXX], against the proper direction of traffic, entering the Waymo AV's lane of travel. As the SUV continued to enter the left lane and approached the Waymo AV from the front, the Waymo AV began changing lanes to the right lane and applied braking, to yield to the SUV. The SUV proceeded to enter the right lane, and the front of the SUV made contact with the front left side of the 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. 1 of [Standing General Order 2021-01](/regulations/nhtsa-av-framework.md) because a vehicle involved was towed away and because of airbag deployment. 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 September 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 Phoenix, AZ involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-16491)?

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 Phoenix, AZ involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-16491)?

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 Phoenix, AZ involving a JAGUAR I-PACE (NHTSA SGO 30270-16491)?

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


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