Types of Truck Accidents Accidents involving trucks can be devastating for the victims. They often result in severe injuries and permanent disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This makes them more prone to jackknife and collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions involve trucks, that can result in serious injuries as well as property damage. Large commercial trucks – like semi-trucks weigh upwards of 85,000 pounds and easily crush small passenger vehicles if they collid