NSC reminds parents and drivers to avoid Halloween hazards
Pedestrian fatalities spike after dark, and injuries are 100% preventable
With crowds of trick-or-treaters expected in neighborhoods around the country, the National Safety Council (NSC) urges caution for everyone out on the roads during the Halloween holiday.
Most crash-related pedestrian fatalities occur when it is dark, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and pedestrian deaths spike Halloween night. Increased pedestrian traffic, alcohol consumption and lower visibility because of costumes and masks, as well as shorter daylight hours, increase the risk of crashes or incidents.