Types of Truck Accidents Every year in the United States, thousands of people are injured or killed in truck accidents. These massive trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are dangerous on roads. Although there are a variety of factors that may cause these wrecks, the majority are caused by driver negligence. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision occurs when a car collides with another vehicle. These collisions can be extremely dangerous. These crashes could cause fatal injuries or even death, as well as causing significant property dam