Halloween is the Deadliest Day of the Year for Child Pedestrian Accidents–Tips for a Safe Halloween
It's a sad statistic to think about, but Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrian accidents. An average of 5.5 children die after being hit by a car on October 31st each year. That's compared with an average of 2.6 child deaths on other days. If you want to protect kids on Halloween, drive safely.