This is the 465th most frequent Turkish word.
kaza
"Accident" or "mishap."
Here, 'kaza' is used to describe an unforeseen incident, specifically a car accident.
Arabasıyla giderken bir kaza yaptı.
He had an accident while driving his car.
In this sentence, 'kaza' refers to a specific type of accident, a traffic accident.
Bu sabah caddenin köşesinde bir trafik kazası oldu.
This morning, there was a traffic accident at the corner of the street.
Here, 'kaza' is used in a formal context to discuss the consequences of an accident, indicating its effects.