Types of Truck Accidents Accidents with trucks can be catastrophic for the victims. Often, they result in serious injuries and permanent disabilities. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This makes them more prone to collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are usually in the middle of rear-end collisions, and a lot of these accidents result in serious injuries to people and property damage. Semi-trucks, which weigh up to 80,000 lbs are able to crush small cars when they crash into the rear of t