car crash
Fender bender, escalated
A car crash is a collision involving an automobile—with another vehicle, obstacle, or pedestrian.
The term covers everything from fender benders to fatal accidents: Three people died in the car crash.
Figuratively, a car crash describes any spectacular disaster you can't look away from: The interview was a complete car crash.
Forceful contact between objects
- fender-benderMinor vehicle collision
- pileupSequential vehicular collision
- wreckDestroyed vessel or vehicle
- rolloverVehicle flipping accident
smashup · rear-end · t-bone · head-on · sideswipe · crumple · deformation · airbags
Neck injury from jerking
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- fractureSplit in hard material
- lacerationsIrregular torn wounds
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
spinal · fatality · casualty · victim · survivor · hospitalization · surgery · stitches
Violent sudden disturbance
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
anxiety · fear · counseling · therapy · numbness · disbelief · hypervigilance · triggers
Emergency medical transport
- sirensEmergency vehicle noisemakers
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- 911Crisis response number
- triageSeverity-based prioritization
ER · stretcher · rescue · dispatch · medevac · flares · roadblock · tow-truck
Leaving after causing collision
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- negligenceFailure to exercise care
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- drunk-drivingOperating vehicle while intoxicated
distracted · investigation · witness · dashcam · evidence · citation · lawsuit · settlement
collision
Forceful contact between objects
- fender-benderMinor vehicle collision
- pileupSequential vehicular collision
- wreckDestroyed vessel or vehicle
rollover · smashup · rear-end · t-bone · head-on · sideswipe · crumple · deformation · airbags · bumpers
whiplash
Neck injury from jerking
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- fractureSplit in hard material
- lacerationsIrregular torn wounds
bruising · spinal · fatality · casualty · victim · survivor · hospitalization · surgery · stitches · neck-brace
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
nightmares · anxiety · fear · counseling · therapy · numbness · disbelief · hypervigilance · triggers · phobia
ambulance
Emergency medical transport
- sirensEmergency vehicle noisemakers
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- 911Crisis response number
triage · ER · stretcher · rescue · dispatch · medevac · flares · roadblock · tow-truck · police
hit-and-run
Leaving after causing collision
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- negligenceFailure to exercise care
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
drunk-driving · distracted · investigation · witness · dashcam · evidence · citation · lawsuit · settlement · at-fault
- road closuresroadblock, detour, barricade, lane closure, tunnel closure
- traffic incidentsaccident, collision, pileup, fender bender, wreck
- accident claimsaccident claim, damage claim, injury claim, liability claim, claim
- Addiction Harmsaddiction, overdose, dependence, dependency, withdrawal
- death causescause of death, natural causes, manner of death, accidental death, natural death
- deathsnatural death, violent death, sudden death, accidental death, tragic death
car crashnear miss
Narrowly averted incident
close call · safe journey · smooth ride · narrow escape · safe passage
car crashtriumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
runaway success · smooth sailing · well-oiled machine · roaring success · masterpiece
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