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Washington, D.C.– Halloween might be scary for different reasons than you think. On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. With a few tips and tricks, kids can stay safe while out walking. Safe Kids Worldwide and FedEx Express®urge parents to prepare their children to walk safely, and remind drivers to be particularly alert this Halloween.
Children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day.
Washington, D.C. – Halloween can be one of the most fun nights of the year for children across America, but for parents, it can be the most nerve-wracking as well. On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. By taking just a few simple precautions, kids, parents and drivers can make the night fun and safe.
Costumes. Candy. Spooky stories. Ghoulish games. These are some of the many reasons kids look forward to Halloween every year. And as adults, we look forward to seeing our kids adorably dressed up as witches and wizards, vampires and zombies, fairies and superheroes – and anything else they can imagine.
Safe Kids and FedEx are teaming up again to help families stay safe on the spookiest night of the year. Here are some quick tips to share with your little goblins before Halloween night arrives.
Halloween is, hands down, my favorite holiday. It has been for as long as I can remember and for so many reasons:
Children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day
Washington, D.C. – On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. But a few simple precautions for kids and drivers can make the night fun and safe.
Here's a flyer to help keep kids safe on Halloween.
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year, and here are a few ways to make safety a part of your plan.
Planning your costume
Walk Safely
- Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
We want Halloween to be scary for all the right reasons. That’s why it’s so important for all our little monsters to wear reflective clothing or carry a flashlight, glow stick, or reflective bag.
Be safe and be seen this Halloween.
