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
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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
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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
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Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun - The Verge
The vehicle pulled over and alerted police to riders in possession of a firearm
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo robotaxi
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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
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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
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VIDEO: Wayward Waymo runs red light at major intersection near Universal Orlando - WKMG
The Waymo van entered an intersection against a red light, endangering cross traffic and pedestrians.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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Austin Fire Department Faces Another Bizarre Standoff With an Empty Waymo - MotorBiscuit
A driverless car failed to yield to an emergency vehicle, blocking its path
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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A Waymo Drove Into a Denver Farmers Market. Colorado Police Had No Mechanism to Ticket It. - Gadget Review
A driverless Waymo entered a Denver farmers market past barricades and a stop sign, disrupting vendors and staff.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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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)
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California Slaps Robotaxis With $10,000 Fines for Blocking First Responders - Hoodline
Autonomous vehicles blocked emergency vehicles, delaying response times for first responders.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Fire Truck Responding To Austin Hotel Alarm - AOL.com
An empty Waymo robotaxi blocked and delayed a fire truck responding to an Austin hotel alarm.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo robotaxi
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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
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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
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Tesla driver dies after vehicle stops on highway while using FSD/Autopilot
一名特斯拉司機在高速公路上因車輛突然停下而身亡，當時他正在使用FSD/自動駕駛系統 - Moomoo
A 43-year-old Tesla Model 3 driver was killed when his vehicle stopped in a travel lane on Interstate 4 and was rear-ended by a semi-truck. Florida Highway Patrol could not explain why the car stopped, but Tesla’s own filing confirms that the driver-assistance system was engaged and the car was stopped at 0 mph. Tesla has redacted key data, including the software version and event details, in its report to NHTSA.
- Company involved
- Tesla, Inc.
- AI system involved
- Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (FSD)
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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
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Ford BlueCruise crash in Philadelphia kills two, injures one
On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.
- Company involved
- Ford Motor Company
- AI system involved
- BlueCruise
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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
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First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal
Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch
Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.
- Company involved
- Swiss Transit Lab
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NHTSA investigates Tesla's 'Mad Max' driving mode
Tesla introduced a 'Mad Max' mode for its Full Self-Driving system that speeds and weaves through traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from the company after multiple reports of Teslas running stop signs and crossing into oncoming traffic. A lawyer who won a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla alleges the company deliberately programmes cars to exceed speed limits and drive aggressively. The investigation is ongoing.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) 'Mad Max' mode
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Tesla on Autopilot hits Florida Highway Patrol cruiser in Orlando
A Tesla using its partially automated Autopilot system struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near Orlando on August 28, 2021. The trooper had activated emergency lights and was assisting a disabled vehicle. The Tesla driver and the driver of the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries; the trooper was unhurt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had previously opened an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot after similar collisions with emergency vehicles.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Autopilot fatally strikes motorcyclist in Japan, lawsuit alleges
In April 2018, a Tesla Model X in Autopilot mode struck a group of parked motorcyclists in Kanagawa, Japan, killing one. The driver had dozed off, and the lawsuit alleges that multiple Autopilot sensors failed, causing the car to accelerate into the group. The victim's family is suing Tesla in California, claiming the system was defective and that Tesla ignored safety recommendations.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Waymo autonomous vehicle allegedly kills beloved San Francisco bodega cat KitKat
A Waymo autonomous vehicle allegedly struck and killed KitKat, a 9-year-old cat that was a beloved mascot of Randa's Market in San Francisco's Mission District, on the night of October 27, 2025. Witnesses reported that the vehicle swerved and did not stop after hitting the cat, which later died at a veterinary hospital. The incident has sparked mourning among neighbors and calls for accountability, with a 311 complaint filed alleging the car 'did not even try to stop.' Waymo did not respond to requests for comment.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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Paris taxi company G7 suspends Tesla Model 3 after fatal crash
A Paris taxi company, G7, suspended Tesla Model 3 cars from its fleet after an off-duty driver's car was involved in a collision that killed one person and injured 20 others. It was not clear whether Tesla's Autopilot was active. G7 said Tesla's initial inquiry found no malfunction but that the car appeared to accelerate when the driver tried to brake. The company said it would pay affected drivers' lost wages while a police investigation continues.
- Company involved
- G7
- AI system involved
- Tesla Model 3
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