What you need to know about keeping your family safe while trick-or-treating on Halloween

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Halloween is full of costumes, candy, and cute kids but the spooky day can also be one of the deadliest on the roads.

National statistics reveal that cars kill more pedestrians on Halloween than on any other day of the year. It’s almost important to note that Arizona is the fifth deadliest state in the nation for pedestrians, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. And Phoenix city officials reported that 2021 was the deadliest year for those types of deaths in the past 20 years. While it’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of the holiday, you’ll want to take some precautions to keep you and your family safe.

If you’re heading out this evening to trick or treat, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Add reflective tape or stickers to costumes and bags
• Avoid masks that block vision
• Be careful with long, flowing costumes that could become a tripping hazard
• Bring flashlights and glow sticks

The Scottsdale Police Department also recommends putting contact information on smaller kids’ costumes in case they get separated from the group on Halloween.