Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be devastating to victims. They are often accompanied by severe injuries that can cause permanent disability. Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver than passenger vehicles. This makes them more likely to be jackknifed and collide with other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Trucks are frequently at the heart of rear-end collisions and a lot of these accidents result in serious injuries to the person and property damage. Semi-trucks, which can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and can smash small veh