Halloween Night Poses Hidden Hazards, Over 100 Fatalities
October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017
ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 30 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
In 2016, 107 people died on the roads the night of Oct. 31, and 21% of those killed were pedestrians, according to NSC analysis of NHTSA FARS data. October is the second deadliest month on the roads, according to NSC Injury Facts. With crowds of trick-or-treaters expected in neighborhoods around the country, caution is urged for all out on the roads during the upcoming Halloween holiday.
In 2016, 107 people died on the roads the night of Oct. 31, and 21% of those killed were pedestrians, according to NSC analysis of NHTSA FARS data. October is the second deadliest month on the roads, according to NSC Injury Facts. With crowds of trick-or-treaters expected in neighborhoods around the country, caution is urged for all out on the roads during the upcoming Halloween holiday.
