BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - As Halloween night approaches, safety officials are urging drivers and parents to keep a close eye out for trick-or-treaters across central Alabama.

AAA Alabama spokesperson Clay Ingram says the biggest key to staying safe this Friday is awareness — whether you’re behind the wheel or walking from house to house.

He says drivers should slow down and stay alert for children crossing the street, and those celebrating Halloween should plan ahead before heading out to any parties.

According to AAA, in 2023, 17% of children 14 and younger killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. Between 2019 and 2023, during Halloween night hours from 6 p.m. on October 31 to just before 6 a.m. on November 1, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 198 peopl

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