What is the term for damage to vehicles and their cargo, to the road and its surroundings, and to the environment that occurs as a result of a traffic accident?

Correct answer: Material damage.

This is called material damage and includes damage to the vehicle and its cargo, the road and its surroundings, and the environment. Human costs are the lives lost and people's suffering, while administrative costs are police, fire department, and insurance expenses. In the picture, the passenger car has knocked down a pole, which has fallen onto it.

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