Types of Truck Accidents Accidents with trucks can be catastrophic to victims. Often, they result in severe injuries and permanent disabilities. In contrast to passenger vehicles, large trucks are more difficult to control. This makes them more likely to jackknife or collide with other cars. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are frequently at the heart of rear-end collisions and many of these accidents result in serious injuries to the person and property damage. Semi-trucks that weigh as much as 80,000 pounds are able to crush small cars when they