HALLOWEEN SAFETY: KEEPING TRICK-OR-TREATERS SAFE THIS SEASON

By Scanner Alerts Media Group – October 12, 2025

As Halloween night approaches, safety experts are reminding families to stay alert and take precautions to keep children safe while trick-or-treating. The combination of costumes, low light, and increased foot traffic can raise risks for accidents and injuries if proper care isn’t taken.

Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips

• Always accompany young children during trick-or-treating.

• Plan routes that stay on sidewalks and in well-lit areas.

• Add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes and treat bags.

• Carry a flashlight or use a phone light for visibility.

• Cross streets at corners and crosswalks, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing.

Costume and Candy Safety

• Choose flame-resistant costumes that fit properly to prevent tripping.

• Avoid masks that block vision; use makeup or face paint instead.

• Inspect all candy before eating and discard any unwrapped or suspicious items.

• Remind children not to eat homemade treats from strangers.

Driver Safety Reminders

• Drive slowly in residential neighborhoods.

• Be alert for children who may run out between parked cars.

• Eliminate distractions such as mobile devices while driving.

Resources

• American Academy of Pediatrics

• National Safety Council

• Safe Kids Worldwide

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Information gathered from: American Academy of Pediatrics, National Safety Council, Safe Kids Worldwide, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.