Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for the victims. They typically result in serious injuries and permanent disability. Large trucks are more difficult to handle than passenger vehicles. This makes them more prone to collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions involve trucks, resulting in serious injuries and property damage. Semi-trucks, which weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, can crush small vehicles when they crash into the rear of the vehicle to the front. Due to their weight, size, and