Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for victims. They are often accompanied by severe injuries that can cause permanent disability. Like passenger cars, large trucks are much more difficult to control. This means they are more likely to be jackknifed or collide with other cars. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are often at the heart of rear-end collisions and many of these accidents result in serious personal injury and property damage. Large commercial trucks - including semi-trucks weigh upwards of 85,000 pounds and easily