Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for the victims. They often result in serious injuries and permanent disability. Like passenger cars, large trucks are more difficult to control. This makes them more likely to be jackknifed or collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions involving trucks are fatal, leading to serious injuries and property damage. Large commercial trucks - like semi-trucks - weigh up to an 80,000-pound weight and could easily crush smaller vehicles when they smash into th