Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for the victims. They often involve severe injuries and lifelong disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This makes them more prone to jackknife and collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are typically at the center of rear-end collisions, and many of these accidents cause serious personal injuries and property damage. Semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000lbs can smash small cars when they crash into the rear of the vehicle in t