Types of Truck Accidents Every year in the United States, thousands of people are injured or killed in truck accidents. These large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are a danger to the roads. While there are a myriad of reasons that could cause these wrecks however, the majority of them are caused by driver errors. Rear-end collisions A rear-end collision is a kind of accident that happens when a car hits the back of another vehicle. These crashes can be quite dangerous. They can result in a large number of injuries and death, as well