Halloween Safety Alert: Kids Are Twice as Likely to Be Hit by a Car on Halloween Night
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids — costumes, candy, and community fun. But it’s also one of the most dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other night of the year.
As the streets fill with little ghosts and superheroes, drivers and parents alike need to take extra precautions to keep the night safe and full of fun.
🚸 Safety Tips for Parents & Kids
Be Visible:
Add reflective tape to costumes or trick-or-treat bags and carry glow sticks or flashlights. Dark costumes can make it hard for drivers to see children after sunset.
Stay on Sidewalks:
Whenever possible, stick to sidewalks or designated walking paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic and stay as far to the left as possible.
Cross Streets Safely:
Always use crosswalks and look both ways before crossing. Make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the road — don’t assume they can see you.
Avoid Distractions:
Remind kids (and adults) to put down phones when walking or crossing the street. Head up, eyes open, ears listening.
Plan Your Route:
Choose well-lit neighborhoods and set a curfew for older children who trick-or-treat without an adult.
🚗 Tips for Drivers
Slow down in neighborhoods, especially between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. when most trick-or-treating occurs.
Stay alert for children darting out between parked cars or crossing mid-block.
Avoid distractions such as texting or adjusting navigation while driving.
Yield to pedestrians and use extra caution at intersections and driveways.
🕸️ Keep Halloween Fun — and Safe
Halloween should be about laughter, costumes, and memories — not tragedy. Whether you’re behind the wheel or walking door-to-door, a few extra precautions go a long way toward protecting our kids and keeping the night full of treats, not tricks.
Stay alert. Stay visible. Stay safe. 🎃
