Santa Monica, CA

On August [XXX], 2026 at 5:54 PM PDT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving debris on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling southeastbound in the rightmost lane on [XXX] when the undercarriage and rear left tire of the Waymo AV made contact with debris in the roadway. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The Waymo AV sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On May [XXX], 2026 at 8:37 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving multiple vehicles on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was stopped facing southeast in the left lane on [XXX] in a queue of traffic for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. Behind the Waymo AV, in the same lane of traffic, were three consecutive SUVs. All three SUVs behind the Waymo AV were initially also stopped in the traffic queue until the rear-most of the three SUVs proceeded forward. The rearmost SUV contacted the SUV in front of it, pushing the second SUV forward into the SUV behind the Waymo AV. The SUV behind the Waymo AV then made contact with the rear of the stationary Waymo AV, and as a result of this contact, the front of the Waymo AV made contact with a passenger car stopped directly in front of the Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. All five vehicles sustained damage. The passenger in the Waymo AV was transported to a hospital by an ambulance with unknown injuries. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because an individual involved was transported from the scene to a hospital for medical treatment. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On May [XXX], 2026 at 7:00 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was stopped facing southeast on [XXX] in the right lane with its right turn signal activated in preparation to make a right turn onto southwestbound [XXX], yielding to a pedestrian crossing [XXX] from the east side of the curb within the marked crosswalk. As the pedestrian exited the crosswalk, the Waymo AV proceeded forward at a low rate of speed, and an SUV initially stopped directly behind the Waymo AV approached the Waymo AV from behind and the front of the SUV made contact with the rear 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. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On March [XXX], 2026 at 3:53 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound on [XXX] when it maneuvered to the right and slowed to a stop in-lane to yield to a pickup truck traveling southeastbound on [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, the pickup truck slowed to a stop in close proximity to the Waymo AV, then proceeded forward to pass the Waymo AV on the left, and the left side of the pickup truck made contact with the rear left side of the stationary 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 because a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On March [XXX], 2026 at 11:34 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was stopped in-lane facing northwest on a narrow portion of [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, a pickup truck initially stopped directly behind the Waymo AV attempted to pass the Waymo AV to the left, and the front right side of the pickup truck made contact with the rear left side of the stationary 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. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On March [XXX], 2026 at 10:10 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound in the rightmost lane on [XXX] when it began to slow for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. While the Waymo AV continued to slow, an SUV initially stopped facing northwest in the second from the right lane maneuvered to the right to change lanes and crossed the dashed white lane line into the Waymo AV's lane of travel, and the front right side of the SUV made contact with the 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. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available

On February [XXX], 2026 at 2:29 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northeastbound on [XXX] in the left lane and proceeding straight at a green light through the intersection with [XXX]. As the Waymo AV approached the exit of the intersection, an SUV that was traveling northwestbound on [XXX] made a wide right turn into the right lane of [XXX]. As the SUV was completing its turn, it crossed the solid white lane line, entering the Waymo AV's lane of travel, and the front left side of the SUV made contact with the right 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. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

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.

On January [XXX], 2026 at 8:28 AM a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a pedestrian on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was proceeding northwestbound on [XXX], with vehicles stopped in the opposing lane of travel to the left of the Waymo AV. As the Waymo AV was approaching an SUV in the southwestbound travel lane, a pedestrian emerged from behind the SUV to cross [XXX], entering the Waymo AV's lane of travel. The Waymo AV applied hard braking, and the front of the Waymo AV made contact with the pedestrian. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The pedestrian reported minor injuries. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vulnerable road user was struck by an involved vehicle. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available..

On January [XXX], 2026 at 12:36 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving an SUV in a parking lot at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was parked facing northwest with its hazard lights activated for a passenger dropoff in a parking lot at [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was parked, an SUV that was parked facing northeast in a parking stall behind and to the right of the Waymo AV reversed, and the rear left side of the SUV made contact with the rear right side of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. Both vehicles sustained damage. The passenger in the Waymo AV was not belted at the time of the collision as they were preparing to exit the vehicle. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On December [XXX], 2025 at 9:07 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling westbound on [XXX] when it slowed to a stop for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. A passenger car traveling in the same lane approached the Waymo AV from behind, and the front of the passenger car 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. Both vehicles sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On October [XXX], 2025 at 1:20 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound on [XXX]. Ahead of the Waymo AV, an SUV was stopped facing southwest, partially within the exit of a parking lot for [XXX] and partially within northwestbound [XXX] designated bicycle lane. As the Waymo AV passed the SUV, the SUV began to move forward and entered the Waymo AV's lane of travel, and the front right side of the SUV made contact with the rear right 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 because a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On October [XXX], 2025 at 8:42 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling southeastbound on [XXX] in the left lane when it came to a stop for a stop sign at the intersection with a parking lot driveway near [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, an SUV traveling southeastbound on [XXX] in the left lane approached the Waymo AV from behind and the front of the SUV made contact with the rear of the stationary Waymo AV. The Waymo AV proceeded southeastbound past the intersection and parked at the curb with its hazard lights activated, and the SUV followed and parked behind the Waymo AV. After remaining stopped for approximately 11 minutes, the driver of the SUV executed a series of U-turn maneuvers across [XXX], eventually proceeding southeastbound to pass to the left of the Waymo AV. The SUV again executed a U-turn, proceeded northwestbound past the Waymo AV, then made another U-turn to proceed southeastbound again, at which point the SUV approached the Waymo AV from behind and the front right side of the SUV made contact with the rear left side of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of both impacts, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. Both vehicles sustained damage. The rear passenger in the Waymo AV was not belted at the time of the second collision. All three passengers in the Waymo AV alleged minor injuries. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On September [XXX], 2025 at 2:09 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound on [XXX] when it came to a stop at the stop sign at the intersection with [XXX]. A passenger car traveling northwestbound on [XXX] approached the stationary Waymo AV from behind and the front of the passenger car 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. Both vehicles sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On September [XXX], 2025 at 8:06 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling southwestbound on [XXX] when it made a left turn onto [XXX]. A pickup truck was stopped facing southeast on [XXX] to yield to a vehicle that was stopped facing northwest. After the Waymo AV completed its left turn, the Waymo AV came to a stop to yield to the pickup truck and the pickup truck began to reverse. The rear of the pickup truck then made contact with the front of the stationary 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. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On September [XXX], 2025 at 3:13 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving one-way traffic spikes at the exit of a parking lot located at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northwestbound on [XXX] when it turned left to enter a parking lot located at [XXX] to complete a multi-point turn. As the Waymo AV proceeded straight through a exit-only gate opening to the parking lot, the front left tire of the Waymo AV made contact with a strip of one-way traffic spikes. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The Waymo AV sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On August [XXX], 2025 at 10:15 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling southeastbound in the left lane on [XXX] when it began to change lanes to the right lane and came to a stop for the red light at the intersection with [XXX] and to yield to law enforcement and emergency vehicles that were blocking vehicles from continuing southeastbound on [XXX]. While the Waymo AV remained stopped partially in the left lane and partially in the bike lane, a law enforcement officer arrived and began to direct traffic around the Waymo AV. A passenger car that was initially stopped behind the Waymo AV proceeded to maneuver around the left of the Waymo AV, and the right side of the passenger car made contact with the rear left of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The passenger car sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) in autonomous mode was traveling southwest on [XXX] towards [XXX] in Santa Monica when it was struck on the passenger side by an SUV (Vehicle 2), traveling southeast on [XXX], which failed to yield the right-of-way and entered the Zoox vehicle's travel path. The Zoox vehicle braked, the vehicle operator disengaged, continued to brake, and steered left, but contact was unavoidable. The Zoox vehicle sustained moderate damage, and Vehicle 2 also sustained damage. There were no reported injuries, and the police were not notified.

July [XXX], 2025 at 9:58 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling southwestbound on [XXX] and made a left turn onto [XXX]. After completing its turn, the Waymo AV came to a stop, yielding to an SUV stopped in-lane. The SUV began reversing and the rear of the SUV made contact with the front of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The Waymo AV sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

On June [XXX], 2025 at 5:01 PM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Santa Monica, California was in a collision involving a passenger car on [XXX] near [XXX]. The Waymo AV was parked at the curb facing northeast on [XXX] for a passenger drop-off when a passenger car traveling northeast on [XXX] passed the Waymo AV. While the passenger car passed the parked Waymo AV, a passenger in the Waymo AV opened the rear driver side door, and the passenger side of the passenger car made contact with the opened rear driver side door of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. Both vehicles sustained damage. The passengers in the Waymo AV were not belted at the time of the collision, as they were preparing to exit the Waymo AV. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.