Trick-or-treat tips: Parents, kids, drivers can all take steps to make Halloween safe

Specifically, for children ages 4 to 8, the chance of being hit and killed by a car was 10 times higher on Halloween.

The administration warns warn that the rate of drunk drivers is usually much higher on Halloween.

It's recommended that parents add reflective tape to their children's costume or have their children carry glow sticks to help them be seen by drivers.

If you're planning on driving this Halloween, take it slow and turn your headlights on earlier in the day so you are able to spot children from far away.

On top of trick-or-treating safety, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services warns that parents should not let their children eat candy before checking it themselves.

Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Charlenee Wong said it's important that parents make sure their children not eat candy while they are trick-or-treating. Parents should discard any candy that looks suspicious, including candy that's already been opened or unusual discoloration in the candy, she said.

"You really want to make sure there's a responsible adult who's looking at the loot that your kid has collected," she said.

She also warned of tiny pin holes in candy wrappers, which could be signs of tampering.

According to researchers, there have not been any reported deaths or serious injuries connected to candy tampering on Halloween.