Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday for adults and kids alike, but for drivers and pedestrians, the nighttime trick-or-treat tradition can be a dangerous time.

In 2016, 107 people died on the roads the night of October 31st, and 21% of those killed were pedestrians.

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Deadly month on roads

October is the second deadliest month on the roads, according to National Safety Council (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 Halloween holiday.

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