Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents result in thousands of injuries and deaths every year in the United States. The massive trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are a dangerous threat on the roads. While there are a number of factors that can cause these wrecks, the majority are caused by driver errors. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision occurs when a vehicle is involved in a collision with another vehicle. These accidents can be extremely dangerous. They can result in a large number of injuries, and even death, as well as exte