Motorcycles. Vehicular cause the most spinal cord injuries. Motorcycles can be especially dangerous because the driver is much more likely to be thrown from his or her vehicle in an accident. The driver can be thrown into another vehicle or hit an object like a utility pole. This impact can cause the back to bend improperly, putting strain on the spinal cord. Another common scenario involves the driver being thrown up from the vehicle and landing directly on the pavement. The force of the impact can shatter vertebrae and cause a complete spinal injury.
