Types of Truck Accidents Every year in the United States, thousands of people are injured or killed in truck accidents. These large trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds or more, which makes them a risky vehicle on the road. These accidents could be caused by a variety factors, but they are mostly caused by driver error. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision happens when a car collides with another vehicle. These crashes can be quite dangerous. These crashes could result in fatal injuries or even death, and they can also cause extensiv