Types of Truck Accidents Accidents with trucks can be catastrophic to victims. They are often accompanied by severe injuries and lifelong disability. Large trucks are more difficult to handle than passenger vehicles. This makes them more susceptible to jackknife or collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions with trucks involve them, leading to serious injuries and property damage. Semi-trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000lbs and can smash small vehicles when they collide with the rear of the vehicle to the front