A traffic collision, also known as a traffic accident, motor vehicle collision, motor vehicle accident, car accident (India), automobile accident, road traffic collision, road traffic accident, wreck (USA), car crash, or car smash (Australian) 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, vehicle damage, and property damage.The above is the definition as to what is an auto accident.