Overview
- AAA and safety groups note children face more than double the usual risk of being struck on Halloween, with NHTSA reporting that about half of 2023 Halloween night traffic deaths involved alcohol.
- Police and transportation agencies announce heightened patrols and DUI enforcement, including Savannah neighborhoods, Huntsville’s DUI Task Force, Allegheny County communities, and statewide efforts in Utah and Pennsylvania.
- Drivers are urged to slow down, switch on headlights, avoid distractions, and plan sober rides or use ride-hailing if attending parties.
- Health and safety officials recommend bright or reflective costumes, glow sticks or flashlights, face paint instead of vision‑blocking masks, and flame‑resistant materials.
- Parents are advised to accompany children under 12, set routes and curfews for older kids, use sidewalks and crosswalks, and inspect treats for unwrapped, suspicious, choking, or allergen risks while homeowners clear and light walkways and avoid open flames.