Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents cause thousands of deaths and injuries every year in the United States. These large trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and are dangerous on roads. Although there are a variety of reasons that could cause these accidents, the majority are caused by driver negligence. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision occurs when a car encounters another vehicle. These accidents can be very dangerous. These crashes can result in fatal injuries and even death, in addition to causing massive property damage.