Most Maya crashes, are related to Video card issues from what i know.
IF this helps any...
for instance, My ati card, i cannot run catalyst drivers on it, i have to use Hacked drivers, or Maya will not run for me at all, due to the ogl integration into its gui.

My Nvidia cards, same thing, only...i haven't figured out what part of nvidia's drivers cause it to crash yet.

I have also had Maya cause my core temp to rise and lock my computer up as its fail safe to prevent damage. but since i installed an additional 6 72 mm case fans in my tower, i haven't had that issue..LoL

G-man