This is the 12274th most frequent German word.
verkehrsunfälle
"Traffic accidents"
Here, 'Verkehrsunfälle' refers to the general occurrence of traffic accidents that happen annually.
Jedes Jahr ereignen sich viele Verkehrsunfälle auf den Straßen.
Each year, many traffic accidents occur on the roads.
In this sentence, 'Verkehrsunfälle' is used to refer to specific accidents that are subject to an investigation.
Die Polizei untersucht die Ursachen der Verkehrsunfälle.
The police investigate the causes of the traffic accidents.
Here, 'Verkehrsunfälle' is mentioned in the context of potential accidents that could be avoided with safety measures.