U.S. News writers estimate that about 41 million youngsters will be on the streets on October 31 for trick-or-treating. Dressed up in costumes, they walk from house to house, cross streets, and seek to collect as much free candy as possible. But Halloween is also a night synonymous with a doubled car crash fatality risk for children. Understanding the Risk Factors The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explains that a combination of risk factors creates the perfect storm. Drunk driving. Officials note that on this evening, 48 percent of.