Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating for victims. They are often accompanied by severe injuries that can cause permanent disability. In to passenger vehicles, large trucks are much more difficult to control. This makes them more susceptible to collide with other cars. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are often at the center of rear-end collisions and many of these accidents result in serious injuries to the person and property damage. Semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 lbs, can crush small vehicles when they crash with the r