Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for the victims. They often result in severe injuries and permanent disabilities. In contrast to passenger vehicles, large trucks are much more difficult to control. This means they are more likely to jackknife or crash into other cars. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions involve trucks that can result in serious injuries as well as property damage. Large commercial trucks - including semi-trucks can weigh as much as 80 tons and are able to crush smaller passenger vehicles w