Types of Truck Accidents Accidents involving trucks can be devastating for the victims. Most often, they cause serious injuries and permanent disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This makes them more prone to jackknife or collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are usually in the middle of rear-end collisions, and a majority of these collisions result in serious injuries to the person and property damage. Semi-trucks that weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, can crush small vehicles when