Texas Waymo Accidents [2025]
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has been expanding its operations into Texas as part of its nationwide deployment strategy. As the company tests and operates its self-driving vehicles on Texas roads, it is required to report traffic incidents involving its autonomous fleet.
This report compiles available NHTSA data on Waymo-related accidents that have occurred in Texas to date, providing insight into the safety record and operational challenges the company has encountered during its expansion into the state.
The data below covers incidents through November 17, 2025.
How Many Waymo Accidents in Texas Have There Been?
There have been 88 accidents involving Waymo vehicles in Texas.
Where in Texas is Waymo Operating?
83 of the 88 reported incidents occurred in Austin, Texas.
The remaining few occurred in Dallas, Ennis, Houston, and Huntsville.
Has Anyone Been Injured in a Texas Waymo Accident?
Yes, there have been 9 injuries resulting from Waymo accidents:
- 7 minor injuries (1 required hospitalization, 6 did not)
- 1 moderate injury
- 1 animal injury
Keep reading to learn more.
Waymo Injury Incidents
May 2022: The only moderate injury occurred in 2022 when a Waymo autonomous semi-truck was sideswiped by another truck on an interstate in Ennis, Texas. The Waymo vehicle was traveling in autonomous mode in the right lane when an adjacent semi-truck began passing, then changed lanes prematurely before fully clearing the Waymo vehicle. The trailer struck the driver’s side of the Waymo cab. The vehicle switched to manual mode, but the other truck left the scene. Both the test driver and software operator required medical attention.
September 2024: A Waymo AV was traveling in the middle lane of a three lane road. A passenger car in the left most lane merged and changed lanes into the Waymo in the middle lane. The passenger side and front corner of the passenger car made contact with the driver side of the Waymo. A minor injury was reported.
May 2025: A Waymo AV was traveling westbound in the left lane when the front driver side wheel separated from the Waymo, resulting in the underside of the Waymo making contact with the pavement. The passenger in the Waymo reported a minor injury.
June 2025: A Waymo AV was traveling in the second lane from the right and came to a stop in a queue of traffic for a red light. An SUV approached the Waymo from behind, and the front of the SUV made contact with the rear of the stationary Waymo. The passenger in the Waymo reported a minor injury.
July 2025: A Waymo AV was stopped for a red light. When the traffic light turned green, the Waymo proceeded a short distance into the intersection, activated its left turn signal, and slowed to a stop. A box truck that was initially stopped directly behind the Waymo proceeded forward and made contact with the rear of the Waymo. A minor injury was reported.
September 2025: A Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a cat on Santa Rosa Street near Julian Teran Street in Austin. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on a narrow section with parked cars on both sides when the animal emerged from behind a parked vehicle and entered the Waymo’s lane, resulting in injury.
November 2025: A Waymo vehicle traveling eastbound through a green light on 38 1/2 Street E. was struck by an SUV making an unprotected left turn from the opposite direction. The SUV crossed into the Waymo’s lane while turning onto Red River Street, and its front left side hit the Waymo’s left side. A passenger in the Waymo reported a minor injury.
November 2025: A stationary Waymo vehicle with hazard lights on was struck by a passenger car traveling the wrong way on S. I-35 Frontage Road in Austin. The wrong-way driver’s front left side hit the front left of the stopped Waymo in the left turn lane at Manor Road. The driver of the passenger car alleged minor injuries and was transported to a hospital in an ambulance.
Resources
- You can learn more about autonomous vehicle accidents beyond Waymo in our Self-Driving Car Accident Report.
- If you were injured in an accident involving an autonomous vehicle, set up a free consultation with our firm.