{"id":"050e5790-64ee-4778-92e8-ac04f464b8d4","slug":"nhtsa-sgo-30610-11990","kind":"collision","headline":"ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a TOYOTA Highlander (NHTSA SGO 30610-11990)","summary":"A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1)  in autonomous mode was traveling east towards the Passenger Pick-up area in Terminal 3 of [XXX] in Las Vegas. An SUV (Vehicle 2), traveling behind in the left adjacent lane, abruptly attempted to overtake and cut in front of the Zoox vehicle in an apparent attempt to change lanes to the right towards Terminal 3 Departures. The Zoox vehicle braked hard in response to the encroaching vehicle, and the operator then disengaged from autonomy and continued to brake, but contact could not be avoided. The right rear side of Vehicle 2 swiped the left front area of the Zoox vehicle. Both operators stopped after the collision and exchanged information. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage, and the Zoox vehicle was subsequently towed from the scene. 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Zoox develops a purpose-built, bidirectional robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, plus a retrofitted Toyota Highlander test fleet. As of late 2025/early 2026, Zoox operates FREE public demonstration robotaxi rides (not yet paid commercial service) in parts of San Francisco (SoMa) and Las Vegas (the Strip), having opened to early riders/public after starting with employees and vetted guests in 2024. Zoox requires further federal approval before charging for rides and has stated it plans to begin paid commercial service in 2026. It also tests (with human safety operators) in Austin, Miami, Seattle, and Los Angeles using retrofitted Highlanders. Zoox has faced significant regulatory scrutiny: three software recalls in 2025 (258 vehicles in March for unexpected hard braking, ~270 in May after an April Las Vegas collision, and 332 in December for unnecessary lane-crossings near intersections), plus NHTSA probes. 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An SUV (Vehicle 2), traveling behind in the left adjacent lane, abruptly attempted to overtake and cut in front of the Zoox vehicle in an apparent attempt to change lanes to the right towards Terminal 3 Departures. The Zoox vehicle braked hard in response to the encroaching vehicle, and the operator then disengaged from autonomy and continued to brake, but contact could not be avoided. The right rear side of Vehicle 2 swiped the left front area of the Zoox vehicle. Both operators stopped after the collision and exchanged information. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage, and the Zoox vehicle was subsequently towed from the scene. 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