Dear JJ:
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> You wrote:
> Is it correct to say wrecks claim four lives or wrecks claims four lives? Thanks!!
>
“Wrecks” as a subject is plural. Therefore, it take the plural form of the verb which is “claim.” “Wrecks claim four lives” is correct. If there were only one wreck, then you would write or say, “Wreck claims four lives.”

I hope this helps.