a rear-end collision; when a vehicle crashes into the back of the vehicle in front.
交差点でブレーキを踏みそこなって、前の車に追突してしまった。
I failed to hit the brakes at the intersection and ended up rear-ending the car in front.
渋滞時の追突事故が増えているので、車間距離を十分に取ってください。
Rear-end collisions are increasing during traffic jams, so please keep a sufficient distance between cars.
後方からの追突により、電車の運行が一時中止された。
A rear-end collision from behind caused train service to be suspended temporarily.