This is the 9742nd most frequent Spanish word.
atropellamientos
"Atropellamientos" means "run-overs" or "accidents involving being hit by a vehicle."
'Atropellamientos' is used here to signify accidents involving vehicles striking pedestrians.
La noticia de los atropellamientos masivos conmocionó a la ciudad.
The news of the massive hit-and-runs shocked the city.
The word 'atropellamientos' is employed to describe specific events of vehicles hitting people in a particular location.
Hay que tener cuidado en esta avenida, donde han ocurrido varios atropellamientos últimamente.
We must be cautious on this avenue, where several hit-and-runs have occurred recently.
In this case, 'atropellamientos' refers broadly to incidents involving pedestrians and vehicles, indicating a focus on safety improvements.