ORLANDO, Fla. – Parents are being warned about an increased risk of danger on the road for trick-or-treaters this year for Halloween .

With the holiday falling on a Friday, AAA said there could be a hazardous mix of increased foot traffic, more weekend parties and a greater likelihood of people driving impaired.

“Unlike weeknight Halloweens, when people tend to go home early or avoid drinking due to work the next day, a Friday celebration encourages more social gatherings and relaxed attitudes,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesperson for AAA. “This creates a dangerous environment on the roads, especially with neighborhoods full of families walking after dark.”

In 2023, half of all crash fatalities on Halloween night were alcohol-related, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safet

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