The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that Halloween is consistently one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year.

Help your kids stay safe by reviewing these tips together!

When Driving on Halloween:

• Slow down in residential neighborhoods -- obey all traffic signs and signals.
• Watch out for children walking in the road and on curbs and crossing the street. They may not be paying attention to traffic.
• Take extra care in entering and exiting driveways and dark alleyways.
• Look at the whole road, from front porch and yards through the roadway, so you're aware of where the children are.

Parents:

• Make sure an adult or older, responsible youth can supervise children under age 12.
• Plan the route your trick-or-treaters will follow ahead of time.
• Instruct children to only travel on well-known, familiar routes and to only stop at well-lit houses.
• Remind children never to enter a stranger's home or garage.
• Establish a time for children to be home and tell children not to eat any treats until thery return home.
• Make sure Halloween costumes are visible with reflective or bright material on it.
• Review pedestrian and traffic safety rules with your children before they go out.

Trick-or-Treaters:

• Wear costumes that don't interfere with your vision -- avoid facemasks. Make sure your costume is not too long so you don't trip.
• Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries in it -- Never shine it in the eyes of oncoming drivers.
• Stay on the sidewalks and avoid walking in the streets. If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic.
• Look both ways and listen for traffic before crossing the street. Be sure to cross only at the corner and never cross between parked cars.
• Tell your parents where you are going.
• Trick-or-treat in a group -- don't go alone.