Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be extremely devastating for the victims. They are often accompanied by severe injuries and lifelong disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This makes them more likely to be jackknifed and collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions involving trucks are fatal, that can result in serious injuries as well as property damage. Semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 lbs and can smash small vehicles when they crash into the rear of the