Types of Truck Crash A truck crash can be devastating for the truck driver and the car's occupants. to their massive size, trucks can be difficult to maneuver and stop. Fatigue, driver errors and safety flaws can also contribute to an accident. It's not always easy, however, to determine who is at fault. Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions occur frequently. They occur when two cars collide, typically at a traffic junction. It could happen if the driver who is driving fails to see an intersection with a red light, or a stopped car in front