Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for the victims. In many cases, they cause serious injuries and permanent disabilities. As opposed to , big trucks are much more difficult to control. This makes them more prone to collide with other cars. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are typically in the middle of rear-end collisions and many of them result in serious injuries to the person and property damage. Semi-trucks, that can weigh up to 80,000lbs, can crush small vehicles when they crash with the rear of the vehicle to the fro