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

• Neck pain - 49%
• Lower back pain - 42%
• Headaches - 39%
• Shoulder pain - 37%
• Upper back pain - 34%
• Difficulty sleeping - 31%
• Anxiety - 25%
• Cuts and cruises - 20%
• Loss in feeling in part of the body - 12%
• Broken bones - 10%

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.