October 20, 2011 in Truck Accident Causes A traffic collision,
also known as a traffic accident, motor vehicle collision, motor
vehicle accident, car accident, automobile accident, Road
Traffic Collision (RTC) or car crash, occurs when a vehicle
collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris,
or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree or utility pole.
Traffic collisions may result in injury, death and property
damage. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision
including; vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, road
environment, driver skill and/or impairment and driver
behaviour. Worldwide motor vehicle collisions lead to death and
disability as well as financial costs to both society and the
individuals involved.