On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Eric Teoh, Director of Statistical Services at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) / Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI).

Eric’s research spans motorcycles, young drivers, large trucks, and overall passenger vehicle safety. With IIHS recently announcing its 30x30 initiative, commercial vehicle safety is taking center stage. In this conversation, Eric explains how data shapes safety policy, what the trucking industry needs to know about evolving risks, and how innovative tools like safe-driving apps could play a role in future research.

Read more: IIHS: Safe-Driving Apps Could Benefit Safety Research

About our Guest: Eric Teoh has been with IIHS since 2006, leading studies that quantify the state of highway safety and spotlight opportunities for improvement. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Learn more about IIHS research, crash test ratings, and safety insights at www.iihs.org