Types of Truck Accidents Accidents involving trucks can be devastating for the victims. They can result in severe injuries that can cause permanent disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This makes them more prone to crash into other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are usually at the heart of rear-end collisions, and many of these accidents result in serious personal injury and property damage. Semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 lbs and can smash small vehicles when they crash into the rear of t