Rubberneck (verb)
rub-er-nek
to look about or stare with great curiosity
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900. The idea being that the neck turns or twists back like rubber to continue watching something of interest unfold.
Example sentences
“The second accident was caused by people trying to rubberneck the first accident.”
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