The Real Halloween Horror: Kids Are Twice As Likely To Be Killed In Car Accidents

Halloween 2017 brings with it extravagant spending on costumes and candy, entirely excessive Halloween candy and sugar consumption, and even a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning about the dangers of eating too much black licorice. But with all the revelry, it’s important to keep safety in mind—especially for a holiday that’s so centered on children. And historical data shows that kids out trick or treating are far more likely to die in car accidents on Halloween night. Data compiled by the National Safety Council finds that there were 6,700 pedestrian deaths in 2015 related to motor vehicle accidents.