Zoox Robotaxi Crash on Las Vegas Strip Hospitalizes Driver

The driver of a silver Nissan Murano was hospitalized Friday morning after the SUV collided with an autonomous Zoox robotaxi on the Las Vegas Strip. According to Nevada State Police, the crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on southbound Las Vegas Boulevard near Four Seasons Drive.

Four lanes were closed while troopers investigated the scene. The driver's injuries were minor and limited to the upper body.

Friday's crash comes as Zoox expands its robotaxi operations across Las Vegas, including commercial service at Harry Reid International Airport.

What Happened in the Zoox Robotaxi Crash on Las Vegas Boulevard

Nevada State Police responded to the crash at 9:01 a.m. Friday, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The agency confirmed that the collision involved the Nissan and an autonomous Zoox vehicle.

Las Vegas ABC affiliate KTNV reported that the driver suffered minor upper-body injuries. Four lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard near Four Seasons Drive were closed while investigators worked the scene. All lanes reopened by 10 a.m., according to state police.

Initial reports do not say which vehicle was at fault. They also do not say whether the Zoox vehicle was carrying a passenger.

Nevada State Police is investigating the cause of the crash.

Strip Lanes Reopen as Zoox Has Yet to Comment on Crash

The crash briefly snarled traffic on one of the busiest stretches of the Las Vegas Strip. KTNV also published traffic camera footage of the scene. The station reported that the road reopened once troopers finished their initial investigation. Zoox has not publicly commented on the crash.

NHTSA Crash Reports and Zoox's 2025 Las Vegas Recall

The crash could add to Zoox's record of incidents reported to federal regulators. Under a standing order from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), covered manufacturers and operators must report certain crashes involving automated driving systems. Crashes that send someone to the hospital are among those that qualify.

In April 2025, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi operating autonomously collided with a passenger car in Las Vegas. NHTSA records show no injuries were reported. Zoox later issued a voluntary software recall to fix a flaw that could cause its system to inaccurately predict another vehicle's movements at speeds above 40 mph.

Nevada State Police has not said when its investigation will conclude. Its findings should clarify which vehicle was at fault, while the driver's hospital visit means Friday's crash will likely join Zoox's list of federally reported incidents.