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Common collocations with collision in American Collocation

collision noun countable/uncountable

US /kəˈlɪʒ(ə)n/

causing death or damage

fatal
serious

There has been a steady decrease in the number of fatal collisions involving motorcycles over the past three years.

type of collision

head-on
high-speed
mid-air

The head-on collision between the two vehicles occurred on the B6052 Chesterfield Road.

road traffic

At this time of year the number of road traffic collisions on Wiltshire’s roads increases.

be in a collision

be involved in
have

He was involved in a collision with a lorry that appeared suddenly in front of him.

avoid being in a collision

avoid
prevent

I had to take immediate evasive action to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming car.

cause a collision

cause
lead to

It is not possible to provide exact statistics relating to the number of collisions caused by tired drivers who fall asleep at the wheel.