Backover car accidents are just what the name suggests; it is an accident where the driver backs the car over someone. These accidents are more common than you may think, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 228 deaths in addition to the 17,000 injuries that occur each year from such accidents. The NHTSA also states that about 44 percent of the victims are children under five and a third of victims are above the age of seventy. Prevention Tips for Drivers The Insurance Institute.