Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for the victims. Often, they result in severe injuries and permanent disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This means they are more likely to be jackknifed and collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions involve trucks, resulting in serious injuries and property damage. Large commercial trucks - such as semi-trucks can weigh as much as 85,000 pounds and easily crush smaller passenger vehicles when they collide w