What the operators report themselves

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle was northbound on [XXX] approaching the intersection of [XXX] in Las Vegas when an active emergency vehicle, with lights and sirens, was eastbound in the right through lane on [XXX] and approaching the intersection. The Zoox vehicle slowed as it entered the intersection and braked hard to a stop in the intersection to yield to the approaching emergency vehicle. An SUV (Vehicle 2) traveling behind the Zoox vehicle failed to stop and rear ended the stopped Zoox vehicle. Following the collision, the emergency vehicle changed course and went around the two vehicles in the intersection. The police were notified and arrived at the scene. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

At approximately 11:13 CDT on August [XXX], 2026 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, an Aurora vehicle was traveling westbound at approximately 34 mph on [XXX] during a development mission. The Aurora vehicle was in manual mode at the time of the collision. The Aurora vehicle had exited the freeway and was traveling straight in the lane approaching a border control checkpoint. A tractor-trailer was directly behind the Aurora vehicle. The Aurora vehicle had previously been engaged in autonomy and was braking. The vehicle operator performed a disengagement approximately 2 seconds before the collision, in which the Aurora vehicle was rear-ended by the tractor-trailer. Following the collision, the Aurora vehicle operator moved the Aurora vehicle in manual to the right side of the road. Minor injuries were reported. The Aurora trailer sustained damage and the other tractor-trailer was towed. Aurora will supplement or modify its reporting should additional relevant information become available.

A Zoox vehicle operating in autonomous mode was stopped in traffic on northbound [XXX] past [XXX] in San Francisco when an approaching SUV (Vehicle 2) failed to stop and rear ended it. The Zoox vehicle operator then disengaged from autonomy. No injuries were reported at that time and police were not notified. The Zoox vehicle sustained moderate damage to its rear end, and its operator later reported "lower back stiffness".

Summary: The ADS slowed to a stop in Lane #3, the right-turn-only lane of a three-lane street at an intersection faced with red circular traffic lights. Vehicles in the adjacent lanes were stopped. The ADS then crept forward toward the intersection and slowed to a stop as a crossing SUV came into view from the perpendicular left. While stopped for cross traffic, the ADS was rear-ended by an SUV. The ADS had no passengers present in the vehicle.

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) operating in autonomous mode was stopped in the right lane for a red traffic signal on westbound [XXX] in Miami. As it advanced slightly preparing to turn right onto [XXX] and slowed to a gradual stop to yield to cross traffic, it was rear ended by a pickup truck (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind. The Zoox vehicle operator disengaged from autonomy after the collision. The Zoox vehicle sustained moderate damage to its rear end. No injuries were reported, and police were notified. The Zoox vehicle's camera footage showed that the driver of Vehicle 2 was not looking ahead before or at the time of the collision.

On July [XXX], 2026 at approximately 140pm CT in Houston, TX, a Nuro Prius in manual mode was rear-ended at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX]. Prior to the incident, the Nuro Prius was in auto waiting at a red light. The Nuro Prius proceeded on green through intersection before braking and slowing down, which led the operator to disengage. After disengaging, the operator did not accelerate appropriately, and the vehicle was struck from behind before it cleared the intersection in manual mode. No injuries were reported with the Nuro Prius sustaining minor damage. Air bags were not deployed and law enforcement was not involved.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle was traveling west on [XXX] toward [XXX] in Austin when it braked to a stop for a pedestrian and dog on a leash entering the crosswalk. A passenger car (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind failed to slow down and rear ended the stopped Zoox vehicle. Shortly after, the Vehicle 2 driver reversed, inspected both vehicles, then returned to their vehicle and remained at the scene. The Zoox vehicle passenger reported feeling "dazed" and "kind of woozy" and requested emergency services. The police were notified and arrived at the scene. The Zoox fleet response team also arrived, and information was exchanged with the other party. Just as the Zoox vehicle started moving, an audible noise came from its fender, so it pulled over and was towed for further inspection. The vehicle was found to have sustained moderate damage to its rear end.

A Zoox vehicle, operating in autonomous mode, was heading south on [XXX] in Las Vegas, slowing down for a red traffic signal at the [XXX] intersection, when a trailing passenger car (Vehicle 2) rear-ended it. The Zoox vehicle operator subsequently disengaged from autonomy. The collision resulted in moderate rear-end damage to the Zoox vehicle and major frontal damage to Vehicle 2, including frontal airbag deployment. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Police responded to the scene, and no injuries were reported.

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle was making a left turn from eastbound [XXX] onto northbound [XXX] in Las Vegas when an active emergency vehicle, with lights and sirens, was rapidly approaching the intersection and conducting a right turn onto northbound [XXX]. The Zoox vehicle was slowing to yield to the approaching active emergency vehicle, when an SUV (Vehicle 2) traveling behind it failed to stop, and rear ended the slowing Zoox vehicle. Two other passenger vehicles (Vehicles 3 & 4) were following behind Vehicle 2. Vehicle 4 appeared to have made contact with Vehicle 3 from behind. Neither Vehicle 3 nor Vehicle 4 contacted the Zoox vehicle, and it does not appear that either contacted Vehicle 2. The driver of Vehicle 2 then pulled over ahead and contacted Zoox support to exchange information. The police were notified, but did not arrive at the scene. The Zoox vehicle was towed from the scene and found to have sustained moderate damage.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle was traveling north on [XXX], approaching the intersection of [XXX] in Las Vegas, when an active emergency vehicle, with lights and sirens, was westbound on [XXX] and rapidly approaching the intersection. The Zoox vehicle appropriately braked hard to a stop to yield to the approaching active emergency vehicle. A pickup truck (Vehicle 2), traveling behind the Zoox vehicle, failed to stop and rear ended the stopped Zoox vehicle. The police were notified and arrived at the scene. Zoox vehicle's camera footage shows that the driver of Vehicle 2 was holding a device in their right hand leading up to the collision. The driver of Vehicle 2 was cited for failing to decrease speed. The Zoox vehicle was towed from the scene and found to have sustained moderate damage. The passengers initially declined medical attention; however, after the Zoox fleet response team arrived, one passenger requested transport to a hospital.

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle (Vehicle 1) was traveling north on [XXX], having just completed a left turn from [XXX] in Las Vegas, when it encountered debris in its path. The Zoox vehicle attempted to steer right, then executed hard braking to avoid the debris, at which point it was rear-ended by a passenger car (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind it. Both vehicles came to a stop following the impact and were subsequently towed due to the damage sustained. Vehicle 2 suffered front-end damage and its driver-side frontal airbags deployed, while the Zoox vehicle sustained moderate damage to its rear. Law enforcement was notified of the event, but did not respond to the scene. Following the impact, Zoox staff inquired if emergency medical services should be called; the driver replied that the police had already been contacted. The driver of Vehicle 2 informed Zoox staff at the scene that they were "shaken" and "pretty bruised".

A Zoox vehicle operating in autonomous mode was stopped behind traffic at a red signal on northbound [XXX] at [XXX] in San Francisco. At this time, a passenger vehicle (Vehicle 2) was reversing from a parking spot on the left side of the roadway. The Zoox vehicle honked at the approaching Vehicle 2, but Vehicle 2's rear end made contact with the Zoox vehicle's driver door. The Zoox vehicle operator then disengaged from autonomous mode. The Zoox vehicle sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported, and police were not notified.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle, gradually slowed to a stop behind traffic on southbound [XXX] past [XXX] in Las Vegas, when it was rear ended by a passenger vehicle (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind. The Zoox vehicle honked at the approaching Vehicle 2, but its driver failed to stop in time. Vehicle 2's driver left the scene without exchanging information. The Zoox vehicle did not sustain any damage. No injuries were reported at that time. Police were notified. One of the passengers later contacted Zoox support and stated, "I began experiencing significant neck pain consistent with a possible soft tissue injury." The passenger has not provided any documentation to Zoox regarding their alleged injury.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle traveling north on [XXX] was stopped for a signal at [XXX] in San Francisco, with a passenger vehicle (Vehicle 2) stopped directly behind it. As the light turned green, the Zoox vehicle began to proceed but stopped for traffic and was rear ended by Vehicle 2. Vehicle 2's driver immediately left the scene without exchanging information. Shortly after, the Zoox vehicle proceeded straight and pulled over in the right lane adjacent to the bike lane, and the passengers exited. One passenger reported feeling "whiplash" but declined medical treatment. The police were notified. The Zoox vehicle sustained minor rear-end damage.

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle was preparing to turn right from a hotel driveway onto southbound [XXX] in Las Vegas, and came to a gradual stop to yield to cross traffic when it was rear ended by a pickup (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind. The Zoox vehicle honked at the approaching Vehicle 2, but Vehicle 2's driver failed to stop in time. Vehicle 2's driver then went around the stopped Zoox vehicle, briefly stopped in the right lane, activated their hazard lights, and then proceeded to leave the area. Upon inspection, the Zoox vehicle was found to have sustained moderate damage to its rear. No injuries were reported and police were not notified.

On March [XXX], 2026, at 10:18 am, a third-party vehicle collided with a May Mobility Autonomous Vehicle (Ego) in Arlington, Texas, at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX]. The May Ego was traveling north on [XXX], making a right turn at a yield sign onto eastbound [XXX]. with its automated driving system engaged in autonomy mode. The May Ego stopped at the yield sign then held its position in order to confirm its prediction that an oncoming vehicle was not making a left turn across the ego's path. The third-party vehicle, traveling north on [XXX] behind the Ego, failed to stop at the yield sign and rear-ended the Ego. Vehicle telematics confirm the Autonomous Vehicle Operator intervened using the accelerator to avoid the collision; however, the collision was unavoidable.

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle started to move after a gradual stop at a 3-way stop sign preparing to turn right onto eastbound [XXX] in Las Vegas, when it braked to an abrupt stop as cross-traffic failed to stop and yield the right-of-way. It was then rear ended by an SUV (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind. The Zoox vehicle was towed from the scene and was found to have sustained moderate damage to the rear. No injuries were reported and police were not notified. Camera footage from the Zoox vehicle shows that the Vehicle 2 driver was not looking ahead at the roadway before the time of contact.

On February [XXX], 2026 at 6:01 PM, an AVRIDE autonomous vehicle (the "AVRIDE AV") was in a collision in Austin, Texas on [XXX] near [XXX]. The AVRIDE AV was facing southeast on [XXX] in autonomous mode while stopped at the traffic light at the intersection with [XXX]. While stopped at the traffic light, a pickup truck approached the AVRIDE AV from the rear and did not stop. This resulted in the front of the pickup truck making contact with the rear of the AVRIDE AV. The pickup truck driver left the scene during post collision documentation and immediately rear ended another vehicle down the road. Both vehicles sustained damage. The AVRIDE AV safety driver went to the hospital for safe measure. No injuries were reported.

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) operating in autonomous mode came to an abrupt stop on [XXX] just after turning left from northbound [XXX] in San Francisco, and was rear ended by a passenger vehicle (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind it. The Zoox vehicle operator disengaged from autonomy after the impact. There were no reported injuries, and police were not called. The Zoox vehicle was towed from the scene and was found to have sustained moderate damage to its rear end.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle traveling south on [XXX] was stopped for a red signal at [XXX] in Las Vegas. After the light turned green, and before the Zoox vehicle started to move, a Pickup (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind it rear-ended it. Shortly thereafter, both vehicles traveled a few feet ahead and pulled over. The passengers exited the Zoox vehicle onto the sidewalk. After exchanging information, the Zoox vehicle returned to base for inspection, where it was found to have sustained moderate damage. No injuries were reported, and police were not notified.

Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS started reversing after encountering a blocked alley. As the ADS was reversing, the ADS's rear end made contact with a wooden electrical pole. Safety monitor was present and no passengers were inside the vehicle.

The May Mobility vehicle (Ego) approaches a turn with a trailing vehicle following closely behind. The May planner initially selects a trajectory it believes will safely complete the turn. However, as the Ego begins the turn, it re-evaluates the situation and detects a significant risk of striking the curb. At that point, the planner shifts focus from avoiding the curb entirely to minimizing the severity of a potential curb strike. To reduce speed before the expected contact, the Ego brakes at €"3.5 m/s²). Because the trailing vehicle is following so closely, this deceleration makes a rear-end collision likely. The Ego predicts a potential rear-end collision and elects to reduce brake force to lessen the impact severity. Moments later, the trailing vehicle strikes the rear driver-side bumper of the Ego and then drives away. Future improvements are underway to give the planner a policy option to steer away from curbs. This new capability will help the vehicle avoid situations where braking becomes the only remaining way to manage close curb proximity.

The May Mobility vehicle (Ego) is stopped at a red light, then the Ego begins to accelerate and turn right when the traffic light changes to green. As the Ego accelerates, a pedestrian begins moving and enters the crosswalk from the other side of the intersection. This activates the rule-based crosswalk logic. Ego determines that it is able to stop before the crosswalk without exceeding our max deceleration threshold, which triggers an in-policy stopping reaction for the crosswalk. The Ego brakes to yield for the pedestrian. The vehicle trailing the Ego accelerates, making contact with the rear-end of the Ego. In the 2.5 seconds between the start of the Ego braking and the collision, the rear vehicle accelerated from 0.2 to 6.1 m/s (0.4 to 13.6 mph) without slowing until after the collision occurred. In response to this incident, immediate mitigations were made, in that the vehicle operators (AVOs) operate all intersections in manual mode. This remained in place until January 12, when we received a solution which instituted a reduction of the 3.5 m/s2 parameter, in order to prevent the Ego from yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks that are still far from the Ego’s lane if such yielding would induce braking.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle (Vehicle 1) was traveling west on [XXX] past [XXX] when it encountered debris in the lane. The Zoox vehicle braked hard for the debris and was then rear ended by a close-following Pickup (Vehicle 2) that was abruptly merging into the lane directly behind the Zoox vehicle. The Vehicle 2 driver then reversed and left the scene without attempting to exchange information. Shortly after, the Zoox vehicle cleared the scene, turned right onto [XXX], and pulled over to allow the riders to exit the vehicle. The Zoox vehicle then returned to base for inspection and was found to have sustained moderate damage. There were no reported injuries, and the police were notified.

Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS was stopped behind traffic at an intersection with a red light. A person on a motor scooter (VRU) approached the ADS from behind and moved into a gap directly behind the ADS. As the VRU was directly behind the stopped ADS, the VRU steered right and made contact with the ADS's rear end. Afterwards the VRU hopped the right curb and continued to proceed straight on the sidewalk. Safety monitor and passenger were present in the vehicle.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle (Vehicle 1) was stopped behind traffic in the left turn lane on southbound [XXX] at [XXX] in Las Vegas, waiting at a traffic signal. After the light turned green, the Zoox vehicle initially remained stationary and then started moving forward. Shortly after resuming motion, the Zoox vehicle stopped and was rear-ended by the SUV (Vehicle 2) directly behind it. The Zoox vehicle sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported. The police were not called.

An occupied Zoox autonomous vehicle, southbound on [XXX], was gradually slowing and yielding to cross traffic in preparation for making a right turn at a traffic signal onto [XXX] in Las Vegas, when it was rear ended by a pickup (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind. The Zoox vehicle came to a stop after the collision. The driver of Vehicle 2 initially exited their vehicle to check the vehicle, then completed the turn, stopped, and then exited their vehicle again to inspect for damage, signaling a "thumbs-up" to the Zoox rider. Vehicle 2 driver did not remain on scene to exchange information. The Zoox vehicle resumed operation and returned to base, where it was found to have sustained minor damage. There were no reported injuries. Camera footage from the Zoox vehicle shows that the Vehicle 2 driver was not looking ahead at the roadway before the time of contact.

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) operating in autonomous mode was westbound on [XXX], preparing to make an unprotected left turn onto [XXX] in San Francisco. As the Zoox vehicle slowed approaching the intersection at [XXX], a left-turning vehicle in the oncoming lane accelerated abruptly. The Zoox vehicle braked in response to the oncoming vehicle, and was rear ended by a passenger car (Vehicle 2) traveling directly behind. The Zoox vehicle operator then disengaged from autonomy, and shortly after, continued through the intersection along [XXX] and pulled over to exchange information. The Zoox vehicle sustained minor damage to the rear end, and Vehicle 2 appears to have sustained moderate damage to the left front area and hood. The Zoox vehicle operator and the software operator, seated in the front passenger seat, reported injuries after the collision. The police were not called.

An unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle was operating at a reduced speed in lane #5 on westbound [XXX] towards Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, with a sedan (Vehicle 2) directly behind. The Zoox vehicle gradually slowed to a stop when it was rear ended by Vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 driver initially exited his vehicle to inspect both vehicles, but did not remain at the scene to exchange information. The Zoox vehicle resumed operation and cleared the scene. Shortly afterward, the Zoox vehicle slowed to a stop due to a low tire pressure fault and was subsequently towed. The low tire pressure was attributed to the crash. The Zoox vehicle sustained minor damage. There were no reported injuries, and the police were not notified.

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) operating in autonomous mode was traveling south on [XXX] in the right lane and slowing for a red emergency traffic signal at [XXX] in Las Vegas. Shortly after the Zoox vehicle came to a stop, a pickup (Vehicle 2) following directly behind was rear ended by an SUV (Vehicle 3) that failed to stop. Vehicle 2 then rear ended the stopped Zoox vehicle. The police arrived at the scene. The driver of Vehicle 3 reported that their "head hurt" but declined medical attention. The Zoox vehicle sustained minor damage.

Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS was in the right turn only slip lane with a yield sign yielding for cross traffic from the left. The ADS was stopped then creeped forward up to 2MPH while continuing to yield for cross traffic and was rear-ended by an SUV behind the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present with no passengers in the vehicle. On 07/29 Tesla received notice that the safety monitor reported a minor complaint of pain and later sought medical evaluation.

Summary: This updated report does not report a new incident or make any material changes to the factual record. It only removes confidential or personally identifying information to make the incident narrative publicly available. The Tesla ADS was stopped at a red light at an intersection. An SUV that had been stopped behind the ADS crept forward and rear ended the ADS. Safety monitor was present and no passengers were inside the vehicle.

A Zoox vehicle (Vehicle 1) operating in autonomous mode was traveling in the left through lane (lane #2) on westbound [XXX], approaching [XXX] in Las Vegas. The Zoox vehicle operator disengaged from autonomy after the traffic light at [XXX] transitioned from green to yellow and braked, bringing the Zoox vehicle to a stop, at which point it was rear-ended by a pickup truck (Vehicle 2) traveling behind. Both vehicles sustained minor damage however, the Zoox vehicle was towed from the scene as its operator was not comfortable driving it back. There were no reported injuries, and the police were not notified.