Types of Truck Accidents The consequences of truck accidents can be devastating to victims. They can result in severe injuries and lifelong disability. Unlike passenger vehicles, large trucks are more difficult to control. This makes them more likely to jackknife or crash into other vehicles. 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. Semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 pounds can smash small cars when they crash with the rear of