Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating to the victims. They can result in severe injuries and a lifelong disability. Large trucks are more difficult to handle than passenger vehicles. This makes them more likely to be jackknifed and collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are frequently in the middle of rear-end collisions, and a lot of these accidents result in serious injuries to the person and property damage. Semi-trucks, which can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds can smash small cars when they crash int