The term "road accident" refers to any unintentional incident that occurs on a road, resulting in harm or damage to people, property, or both. This can include car crashes, motorcycle accidents, bicycle collisions, pedestrian injuries, and other types of incidents involving vehicles or individuals using the roadway. Road accidents can be caused by various factors such as driver error, vehicle malfunction, poor weather conditions, reckless driving, or a combination of these factors. They often result in serious injury or death, and can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences for those involved.