Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be extremely devastating for the victims. Most often, they cause serious injuries and permanent disabilities. In contrast to passenger vehicles, large trucks are much more difficult to control. This makes them more susceptible to jackknife or crash into other cars. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions with trucks involve them, resulting in serious injuries and property damage. Large commercial trucks - including semi-trucks - can weigh up to an 80,000-pound weight and could easily crush sma