Types of Truck Accidents The consequences of truck accidents can be devastating to victims. In many cases, they cause serious injuries and permanent disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This means they are more likely to jackknife or crash into other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are frequently at the heart of rear-end collisions and a lot of these accidents result in serious personal injury and property damage. Large commercial trucks – like semi-trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and