NSC Reminds Parents and Drivers to Avoid Halloween Hazards
Pedestrian fatalities spike after dark, and injuries are 100% preventable.
Pedestrian fatalities spike after dark, and injuries are 100% preventable.
Itasca, IL – With crowds of trick-or-treaters expected in neighborhoods around the country, the National Safety Council urges caution for everyone out on the roads during the Halloween holiday.
Most crash-related pedestrian fatalities occur when it is dark, according to 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.
The National Safety Council recommends the following safety tips for both drivers and trick-or-treaters:
COSTUMES
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
DRIVING DURING TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS
Get more Halloween safety tips here, and have a safe and enjoyable Halloween.
About the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact.
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