Types of Truck Accidents Accidents involving trucks can be devastating for the victims. They are often accompanied by severe injuries and a lifelong disability. Large trucks are more difficult to handle than passenger vehicles. This means they are more likely to be jackknifed or 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 that weigh as much as 80,000 pounds can smash small cars