Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be extremely devastating for the victims. They can result in severe injuries and lifelong disability. Large trucks are more difficult to handle than passenger vehicles. This makes them more prone to crash into other vehicles. Rear-End Collisions Many rear-end collisions involving trucks are fatal, leading to serious injuries and property damage. Semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 lbs are able to crush small cars when they crash with the rear of the vehicle in the front. Due to their size, weight a