Types of Truck Accidents Every year in the United States, thousands of people are injured or killed in truck accidents. These large vehicles can weigh 80,000 pounds or more, making them a danger on the roads. Although there are a lot of causes for these wrecks but the majority of them are caused by driver negligence. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision occurs when a vehicle encounters another vehicle. These accidents can be very dangerous. These crashes could result in serious injury and death, as they can also cause massive property dam