_Incident · Collision_

# ADS crash report in Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-14167)

Canonical ID: `c5b0546a-9339-403a-8876-98841437ff38`

- **Occurred:** 2026-02-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Zoox](/companies/zoox.md) (id: `6ab92a95-6f4e-4493-a771-ae645c7969c6`)

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) in autonomous mode was traveling southeast on [XXX], preparing to change lanes to the right to turn onto [XXX] in Santa Monica, when it was hit on the right rear corner (rear bumper, hatch, right rear wheel, and right rear quarter panel) by an SUV (Vehicle 2). The Zoox vehicle stopped facing southwest on [XXX], with the front of Vehicle 2 still engaged with the right rear of the Zoox vehicle. The Zoox vehicle sustained severe rear damage, including damage to data recording systems. Vehicle 2 had major damage to its front end. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and they were towed from the scene. Police and emergency responders arrived to assist, and the driver of vehicle 2 was detained. The Zoox vehicle operator and two passengers reported soreness and a headache after the collision.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30610-14167

## Common questions

### What happened in ADS crash report in Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-14167)?

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) in autonomous mode was traveling southeast on [XXX], preparing to change lanes to the right to turn onto [XXX] in Santa Monica, when it was hit on the right rear corner (rear bumper, hatch, right rear wheel, and right rear quarter panel) by an SUV (Vehicle 2). The Zoox vehicle stopped facing southwest on [XXX], with the front of Vehicle 2 still engaged with the right rear of the Zoox vehicle. The Zoox vehicle sustained severe rear damage, including damage to data recording systems. Vehicle 2 had major damage to its front end. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and they were towed from the scene. Police and emergency responders arrived to assist, and the driver of vehicle 2 was detained. The Zoox vehicle operator and two passengers reported soreness and a headache after the collision.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on February 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 Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-14167)?

The incident is recorded as involving Zoox on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-14167)?

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 Santa Monica, CA involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-14167)?

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


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