Yes, whiplash injuries are common in rear-end collisions as they often involve forceful jerking motions of the neck and head. It is also possible to experience whiplash from more minor collisions if there was a sudden jolt or movement involved.
Rear-end car accidents accounted for 32.5% of all crashes in 2019, with about 1.7 million whiplash injuries reported each year. Over half of these injuries occur as a result of impact speeds under 12 miles per hour. In addition, almost 60% of all permanent impairment claims are for minor neck injuries.