Side impact car wrecks are commonly referred to as T-bone accidents. They often have a more severe effect on the body than a frontal or rear end collision. Side impact car accidents kill at least 8000 people per year, more than rear end and frontal collisions combined. The problem with T-bone crashes is drivers and passengers are much less protected by the sheer mass of the front and rear of the vehicle. While there are side protection air bags on cars, violent T-bone collisions can result in very serious injuries. And yes, you can suffer severe whiplash from one of these accidents.