Types of Truck Accidents Every year in the United States, thousands of people are injured or killed in truck accidents. These massive trucks can weigh up to 80 tons and pose a danger to the roads. Although there are a lot of factors that may cause these accidents, the majority are caused by driver error. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision happens when a car collides with another vehicle. can be extremely dangerous. They can cause fatal injuries or even death, in addition to causing extensive property damage. Rear-end collisions can happ