Types of Truck Accidents Accidents involving trucks can be devastating for the victims. They typically result in serious injuries and a lifelong 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 Trucks are typically at the center of rear-end collisions and many of these accidents result in serious injuries to people and property damage. Large commercial trucks - such as semi-trucks - can weigh up to 80 tons and