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197 incidents closest to “Zoox robotaxi” · matched on meaning · public reporting

Bo Yu Long Zhu Fishing Download: Tesla Autopilot Another Fatal Accident, Owner's Family Demands Full Logs - Pchome Computer Home

博鱼龙珠捕鱼下载特斯拉自动驾驶再出致命事故,车主家属要求公开完整日志 - Pchome电脑之家

A fatal accident involving Tesla's autopilot has occurred again. The family of the car owner is demanding that the complete logs be released.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-DXNU9O1 Aug 2025

Zoox recalls 332 robotaxis after self-driving cars veer into oncoming traffic

Zoox, Amazon's self-driving car company, recalled 332 robotaxis after they were found veering into oncoming traffic near intersections. The issue was first noticed in August 2025 when a car took a wide right turn crossing the center line. Zoox said no crashes or injuries occurred and fixed the problem with a software update. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the recall and is in ongoing discussions with Zoox.

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox robotaxis

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-KZBUGW18 Aug 2025

Tesla Cybertruck owner sues over FSD crash in Houston overpass

Justine Saint Amour is suing Tesla after her Cybertruck, with Full Self-Driving engaged, crashed into a concrete barrier on a Houston overpass on August 18, 2025. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla was negligent in hiring and retaining Elon Musk as CEO, and that the FSD system was defective due to lack of LiDAR and ineffective automatic emergency braking. Saint Amour seeks over $1 million in damages.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving (FSD)

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-2016G520 Apr 2021

Consumer Reports finds Tesla Autopilot operates without driver

Consumer Reports engineers tested a Tesla Model Y on a closed track and found that the Autopilot system could operate the vehicle without anyone in the driver's seat, failing to warn or detect the absence of a driver. The test highlighted a safety flaw as investigators probed a fatal crash in Texas where two men died in a Tesla Model S believed to be operating without a driver. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-12MVIJ8 May 2024

Tesla Full Self-Driving system fails to recognise train, driver intervenes

A Tesla owner in Ohio reported that his car in Full Self-Driving mode attempted to drive into a crossing train on May 8, 2024. The driver took control and avoided a collision, but the car hit the crossing arm causing damage. The driver said it was the second such incident in six months. Tesla did not respond to requests for comment.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving (FSD)

8 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-AN9JEM11 Jun 2018

Cruise Self-Driving Car Rear-Ended by Human-Driven Cruise Vehicle in San Francisco

On 11 June 2018, a self-driving Cruise Chevrolet Bolt was rear-ended by another Cruise vehicle driven by a human employee on Bryant Street in San Francisco. The collision caused only minor scuffs and no injuries. Cruise reported the incident to the California DMV as required. The incident highlights the challenges of autonomous vehicles interacting with human drivers.

Company involved
Cruise

2 source articles · read the reporting →

AI-powered tram crashes into pedestrians in St Petersburg test run

An AI-powered 'Smart Tram' on a test run in St Petersburg, Russia, crashed into pedestrians after its AI system turned off and brakes failed. The driver, who was present, attempted to use emergency brakes but they did not fully work. Several people were injured, including a 45-year-old woman trapped under the tram. The city authorities have launched an investigation and a criminal case has been opened.

Company involved
St Petersburg city authorities
AI system involved
Smart Tram

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-NSDK263 Mar 2022

Starship delivery robot destroyed by train at Oregon State University

An autonomous Starship food delivery robot was struck and destroyed by a freight train at a railroad crossing on the Oregon State University campus. The robot reportedly became stranded on the tracks, a recurring issue for these delivery robots at this location. No injuries were reported. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media.

Company involved
Starship Technologies
AI system involved
Starship delivery robot

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-WZQGKS3 Apr 2022

Starship delivery robot drives into planter and down stairs at UCLA

A Starship Technologies delivery robot operating autonomously at UCLA fell into a planter after its wheels slipped off a path edge. Bystanders pulled it free, but the robot turned back towards the planter before being pushed clear. A remote human operator then took control, but the robot subsequently drove down a flight of stairs and later struck a scooter due to a sensor blind spot.

Company involved
Starship Technologies

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-020KRL26 Jul 2023

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla falls from height

The vehicle drove off the road and fell from a height, killing the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TQ8BMK18 Jun 2023

Co-op delivery robot collides with dog and pedestrian in Milton Keynes

A Co-op delivery robot operated by Starship Technologies collided with a pedestrian's dog and then struck the pedestrian's leg in Milton Keynes. The pedestrian, Brian Dawson, reported that the robot's sensors appeared to malfunction, causing it to continue moving despite obstructions. Dawson complained to the Co-op store manager, who said the robot was not his responsibility. The Co-op declined to comment, and Starship Technologies did not respond to requests for comment.

Company involved
Co-op
AI system involved
Starship delivery robot

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-EO358C9 Dec 2020

Tesla Model X crash in Seoul kills owner; police investigate defect

Police are investigating a Tesla Model X crash in Yongsan, Seoul, that killed the car owner and injured the driver and an apartment employee. The driver testified that he suddenly lost control as the car drove into a wall and caught fire. A court warrant has allowed forensic examination of the vehicle. Tesla has denied that its vehicles have acceleration malfunctions.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Model X

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-Q716GK23 Mar 2018

Tesla Model X on Autopilot hits crash attenuator in Mountain View, killing driver

On 23 March 2018, a Tesla Model X P100D operating with Autopilot hit a damaged crash attenuator on US Highway 101 in Mountain View, California, killing the driver. The NTSB found that Autopilot steered the vehicle into a highway gore area because of system limitations, and that the driver was distracted and over-reliant on the partial driving automation. Two other vehicles were struck; one driver sustained minor injuries.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

9 source articles · read the reporting →

Waymo drives through farmer’s market in Denver, no one injured - Washington Times

The Waymo autonomous vehicle drove through a farmer's market, potentially endangering attendees.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-CC7AFU18 Jan 2026

Beep automated bus rear-ended by Tesla in Washington D.C.

An automated bus operated by Beep was rear-ended by a Tesla driver making an illegal lane change in Washington D.C. on 18 January 2026. The bus, part of a pilot programme with the U.S. Department of Transportation, had a human backup driver and sustained minor cosmetic damage. Service was temporarily paused but resumed after a review found the bus operated appropriately. No police were called and the incident was not reported to NHTSA as the damage was under $1,000 and the other driver was at fault.

Company involved
Beep
AI system involved
Beep automated bus

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-VZ1Z966 Jul 2022

Tesla Model S crash, 2 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits parked tractor-trailer

The Tesla Autopilot system failed to detect a parked tractor-trailer, causing a collision that killed two occupants.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-CNBR8522 Jun 2023

San Francisco officials complain of robotaxi interference with emergency responders

San Francisco's fire chief and police union have complained that Waymo and Cruise robotaxis are interfering with emergency responders, including driving into active scenes and blocking fire trucks. The fire chief says it is only a matter of time before a catastrophic injury or death occurs. The police union asked the California Public Utilities Commission to postpone a vote on expanding robotaxi services. The companies say they are working with officials and that most encounters are without issue.

Company involved
Waymo and Cruise

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-D4DS2M11 Dec 2023

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Crash into Backwards-Towed Pickup in Phoenix

On 11 December 2023, two Waymo autonomous vehicles collided with a pickup truck being towed backwards in Phoenix, Arizona. The vehicles were operating without passengers and sustained minor damage, with no injuries reported. Waymo attributed the crashes to a software error that mispredicted the towed vehicle's motion and subsequently deployed a fix. The company filed a voluntary recall report with the NHTSA.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo Driver

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-LZRMCV13 Jun 2024

Tesla in self-drive mode crashes into Fullerton police car

A Tesla operating in self-drive mode crashed into a parked Fullerton police car while the officer was outside directing traffic at a fatal crash scene. The officer jumped out of the way and was not injured, but the patrol vehicle sustained major damage. The driver admitted to using a cellphone at the time. It is unclear if the driver will be cited.

AI system involved
Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-DDDGZY13 Oct 2025

Xiaomi SU7 fatal crash in Chengdu raises EV safety concerns

A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle crashed in Chengdu, China, and caught fire. Bystanders were unable to open the electronic door handles to rescue an occupant, and a 31-year-old male driver died. The incident follows an earlier fatal SU7 crash that raised questions about the vehicle's smart driving features, and has intensified scrutiny on electronic door handle safety.

Company involved
Xiaomi
AI system involved
SU7

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-6F8F0E27 Nov 2023

Tesla Full Self-Driving involved in fatal pedestrian crash in Arizona

In November 2023, a Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged struck and killed 71-year-old Johna Story on Interstate 17 in Arizona. The system failed to brake due to sun glare, according to footage obtained by Bloomberg. The victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. NHTSA is investigating whether the system poses an unacceptable safety risk.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-SH1YQXArabic

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun

قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…

A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.

Company involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-HE06HX10 May 2024

NHTSA investigation PE24015: Rear-end Collisions Involving Zoox Vehicles

Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox vehicle

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-GX69JO5 May 2021

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Multi-event collision with truck on highway

The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

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