A woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing what appears to be the aftermath of a crash involving a Waymo vehicle and an 18-wheeler. Lucia Molina (@lmolina2384), who suggests that she’s based in Houston, filmed the scene as she drove past and added her own take in the text overlay. "I don’t think Waymos are built for Houston drivers," she wrote. In the clip, the Waymo appears to have been merging into the left lane on a Houston highway before being rear-ended by the truck. It’s not clear what led up to the crash, but the impact caused a backup that stretched for miles. Molina said the slowdown was significant. "Took me 30 mins to get like 2 miles," she wrote in the caption. As of this writing, the video has more than 240,400 views. In a statement to Motor1, a Waymo spokesperson said, "An autonomous vehicle with a specialist behind the wheel was traveling in Houston when it merged into the left lane of a road and a semi truck made contact with the back bumper and became lodged under the Waymo vehicle. Both vehicles came to a stop and 911 was called. The truck was eventually able to dislodge and both vehicles departed. There are no reported injuries." Since When Are Waymos In Houston—And On Highways? According to Waymo, its presence in Houston is relatively new, and it’s still in the early stages. The company began rolling out its driverless ride service in the city in February, starting in central neighborhoods like downtown, Montrose, River Oaks, and the Heights, according to Click 2 Houston. Access is limited for now, with riders joining through the app and getting invited in as the service expands. That means not every Houston driver has come across one yet, but they’re becoming more common on city streets. Highway driving is where things get a bit more complicated. Waymo has started testing that in places like Phoenix, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area, letting riders take trips that use faster roads. The cars can handle merging, lane changes, and exits at highway speeds, but it’s something the company has been easing into rather than flipping on all at once. In Houston, that kind of driving is still newer and less established, so it’s unclear exactly where Molina caught the Waymo and the 18-wheeler. Early deployments have focused more on surface streets, while the company continues to expand where and how the cars operate. Even where highway driving is available, the cars tend to be cautious. That can stand out in fast-moving traffic, especially in cities where drivers are more aggressive behind the wheel. So while Waymos are now on Houston roads and beginning to appear in more complex driving situations, the technology is still being introduced in phases. Houston Drivers Slam Waymo Autonomous Cars Molina’s clip drew in plenty of Houston-area drivers, many of whom questioned whether autonomous vehicles belong on roads known for fast and aggressive traffic. "Houston is probably the worst place to have Waymos," one woman said. "I would NEVER get a Waymo in Houston lmao we were just talking about how you can’t even look down for a second you need to be so locked in driving here," another commenter added. "These roads about to get Waymo crazy," a third viewer quipped. "I rode a Waymo in Austin with zero problems. But I would NEVERRRR in Houston," a fourth user said. "We about to have Waymo road rage incidents," a fifth commenter joked. Others zeroed in on where the crash appeared to happen, raising questions about highway use. "Nooo, why are they on the highway?" one person asked. "On the highway????" another wrote. "Wait, they’re not supposed to get on highways," a third added. A separate group questioned the service’s broader appeal, citing past incidents involving autonomous vehicles. "Who is keeping Waymo in business?" one commenter asked. "They need to pull Waymo vehicles," another said. "It’s not road-ready." Motor1 has reached out to Molina via a direct message on TikTok. We’ll be sure to update this story if she gets back to us. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team