Halloween may be full of frights and fun, but it can also be one of the most dangerous times to be on the road, Allstate insurance company has warned.
The company is sharing new insights from Drivewise, a safe driving program available in the Allstate app, to encourage safe driving habits and help protect drivers this Halloween weekend.
New data from Allstate’s Drivewise shows aggressive driving behavior in major US cities is especially common on the weekends, peaking between 11am and 5pm with Halloween falling on a Friday this year, the overlap with already-dangerous weekend driving hours could make major roads even more hazardous.
The trend of increased weekend driving risk also extends to more serious crashes: According to the National Safety Council’s most recent analysis of federal crash data, fatal car crashes are more frequent on weekends, peaking on Saturdays.
“Halloween weekend brings out costumes, candy and, unfortunately, some risky driving behavior,” said Brian Tidwell, Allstate safety expert.
“With more people out later, Drivewise helps drivers stay alert and avoid patterns like speeding and sudden stops that can quickly turn a fun night into a dangerous one.”
