NHTSA SGO crash report

Report 30270-14153

Waymo LLC · 2025 ZEEKR RT · Culver City, CA

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Report summary

30270-14153

Property Damage. No Injured Reported
Date
Feb 2026
Manufacturer
Waymo LLC
Vehicle
2025 ZEEKR RT
Location
Culver City, CA
Speed
0 mph
Engagement
Verified Engaged · ADS

Report narrative

What was reported

On February [XXX], 2026 at 2:29 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Culver City, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northeastbound in autonomous mode in the third from the right lane on [XXX] when it slowed to a stop for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, an SUV traveling northeastbound in the third from the right lane on [XXX] approached the Waymo AV from behind, and the front of the SUV 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, and a test driver was present in the driver's seating position. 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.

Tracked VIN-prefix match

L6TZB1G12SU••••••

The public prefix corresponds to 1 tracked VIN candidate; 1 are currently active. This does not identify the exact vehicle involved.

Matched tracker operators

Waymo

2025 Zeekr RT (1)

Crash context

Conditions and outcome

Injury severity alleged
Property Damage. No Injured Reported
Crash with
SUV
Subject movement
Stopped
Roadway
Intersection
Weather
Clear
Vehicles towed
No Subject Vehicle, No Crash Partner
Air bags
No Subject Vehicle, No Crash Partner

SGO metadata

Report details

Report type
Monthly
Report version
1
Submission date
MAR-2026
Incident time
02:29
Operating entity
Waymo LLC
Automation feature
6th Generation ADS, Version 10
Driver / operator type
In-Vehicle (Commercial / Test)
Within ODD
Yes
Investigating agency
N/A
Same vehicle ID
a591fa3c95e4999
Same incident ID
26389caa3154007

Important: this is an entity-submitted crash report. Crash involvement does not establish responsibility, fault, or an NHTSA safety finding.

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