Spooky Safety Statistics
Haunting Halloween History
Trick-or-Treat
Frightful Facts
100

This is the most dangerous day of the year for child pedestrians.

What is Halloween?

100

This country invented Jack-O-Lanterns.

What is Ireland?

100

This is the most sold candy for Halloween.

What is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?

100

The only Halloween themed song to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

What is Monster Mash?

200

This is the number one costume injury on Halloween.

What is falls?

200

This famous magician died on Halloween in 1926.

Who is Harry Houdini?

200

According to Google, this was the most popular Halloween costume searched in 2022.

What is a witch?

200

This animal is most often associated with Halloween.

What is a bat?

300

This Halloween related activity causes the most injuries.

What is pumpkin carving?

300

Jack-O-Lanterns were originally made out of this vegetable.

What are turnips?

300

This is the average number of pieces of candy that households give out to each Trick-or-Treater.

What is 2?

300

This U.S. city holds the largest Halloween parade.

What is New York City?

400

This percentage of parents use reflective tape on their kids costumes.

A) 5%                     B) 12%

C) 18%                   D) 24%

What is 18%?

400

These people believed that on the night before November 1, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred.

Who are the Celts?

400

The worst Halloween candy, according to CandyStore.com

What is candy corn?

400

This U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?

What is Illinois?

500

This ratio shows how many children in the U.S. have a food allergy.

A) 1 in 5                 B) 1 in 13

C) 1 in 20               D) 1 in 42

What is 1 in 13?

500

In the 18th century, single women believe Halloween traditions helped this.

What is find their husbands?

500

A city in this country banned trick or treating for anyone over 16 years old.

What is Canada?

500

This many countries celebrate Halloween.

A) 21                B) 37

C) 82                D) 103

What is 37?