Halloween can be a scary night — especially if you're a pedestrian.
According to a new study, there's a 43 percent higher risk of pedestrian deaths on Halloween evening compared to other nights around that date. That adds up to four additional pedestrian deaths on the average Halloween.
Researchers say children between the ages of 4 and 8 are the most vulnerable, and risks were highest around 6 p.m.
The study says some of the holiday's spooky trademarks, like costumes and darkness, can limit visibility on the roads. Excited trick-or-treaters may not look before they cross the street, and some adult partygoers may be impaired by alcohol.
But one of the study's authors told The Verge he believes this problem could be solved by making the roads safer for pedestrians with things like sidewalks and visible crosswalks.
