Types of Truck Crash Truck accidents can cause serious injuries to both the truck driver as well as the occupants of the truck. Because of their size trucks can be a challenge to maneuver or stop. Fatigue, driver errors, and safety defects can all contribute to an accident. It's not always easy, however, to determine who is responsible. Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions happen frequently. These are when two vehicles meet, typically at a traffic junction. This could happen if one driver doesn't notice an intersection with a red light, or