Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries every year in the United States. These massive trucks can weigh up to 85,000 pounds and pose dangerous on roads. While there are a myriad of reasons that could cause these accidents however, the majority of them are caused by driver error. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision is a kind of accident that occurs when a car hits the back of a vehicle. These accidents can be very dangerous. They can cause fatal injuries and even death, as they can also cause si