Official statistics indicate that neck pain, or otherwise known as
whiplash, along with lower back pain are the most common injuries suffered in
auto crashes. You might be surprised to learn, however, that the most common
car-related injury is one which is not related to an accident at all. According
to official data, provided by The US Department of Transportation, nearly
150,000 American citizens are injured every year simply in the process of
closing the door of their vehicle. Today, we hope to enlighten both drivers and
passengers about the many ways they can injure themselves just by getting into
a car or riding it without colliding with another driver.
Most Common Types of Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents
Most Common Auto-Related Injuries and Their Number
Per Year
(according to the US Department of Transportation)
- 148,000 were injured by a slamming door.
- 88,000 were injured due to overexertion such as pushing an immobile
automobile.
- 84,000 were injured because they fell while getting in or out of their
car
- 74,000 were injured because they were hit by another vehicle backing
up
- 62,000 were cut by a piece of metal.
- 44,000 were injured because they were straining while getting in or
out of the car.
- 34,000 were injured by a door while getting in or out of an
automobile.
- 28,000 fell from their cars and injured themselves.
- 20,000 were injured by a flying object inside the automobile.
- 9,000 were victims of radiator/antifreeze burns.