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Eric Teoh, Director of Statistical Services at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast for a fascinating conversation about the crash data, research, and technology shaping the future of road safety.

Eric shares how a background in mathematics and biostatistics led him to a career spanning more than two decades at IIHS, where he has helped analyze the real-world data behind vehicle crashes, motorcycle fatalities, and emerging safety technologies.

Along the way, we discuss how crash studies are conducted, why modern vehicles often provide better protection than the "tank-like" cars of the past, and how technologies such as automatic emergency braking are helping reduce crashes before they happen.

We also take a deep dive into motorcycle safety, covering helmet laws, ABS, rider behavior, fatality trends, and what the data reveals about risk across different types of motorcycles. Eric explains why some riders are more vulnerable than others, what factors contribute most to serious crashes, and how automakers are working to develop systems that can better recognize and respond to motorcycles on the road.

Whether you're a rider, driver, industry professional, or simply curious about what the numbers actually say, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the research that influences safety decisions across the transportation world.

Connect with Eric:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteoh

Website: https://www.iihs.org/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@iihs-hldi

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iihs_autosafety

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iihs_autosafety/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/iihs.org/


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Timestamps:

00:00 Helmet Laws Fatalities
00:18 Podcast Welcome Intro
01:48 Rapid Fire Icebreakers
03:06 Motorcycle Attempts Stories
05:36 Safety Habits Data Mindset
07:43 Early Life Background
08:57 Math Doctor To Stats
12:45 NIH NIMH Internships
16:26 Joining IIHS Career Path
19:17 Crash Data Saves Lives
22:39 Old Vs New Car Crash
24:50 Cybertruck Design Safety
27:31 Director Role Day To Day
27:42 Statistical Rigor at IIHS
28:41 How Data Becomes Safer Cars
29:51 Crash Tests That Evolve
30:52 AEB and Pedestrian Night Tests
32:35 Driver Assist Reality Check
33:29 What to Look for in Crash Data
34:04 Influencing OEMs and Regulators
34:58 US vs Europe Safety Programs
36:52 Motorcycle Risk and Trends
38:16 Supersports vs Cruisers Data
40:43 Tiered Licensing and Enforcement
42:58 Risky Riding and Brain Chemistry
45:38 Misconceptions and ABS Progress
47:20 Rider Tech and How to Study It
50:12 One Change Helmet Laws
52:03 Self Driving Cars and Motorcycles
55:32 Detecting Motorcycles in AEB Tests
57:26 Humility on the Road
58:16 Where to Find IIHS Info
59:01 30 by 30 and Final Thanks

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