Connecticut transportation officials are asking drivers to slow down and watch closely for people walking on Halloween, particularly in residential neighborhoods, near intersections and at crosswalks.
The Oct. 30 reminder comes ahead of Saturday's trick-or-treating and Sunday's return to standard time. Clocks move back overnight, bringing darkness earlier in the evening.
Preliminary state data recorded 1,314 crashes involving pedestrians and 67 pedestrian deaths in 2025. For Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026, the preliminary figures were 725 crashes and 31 deaths. The partial-year figures should not be compared directly with the full-year totals.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation notice urges extra caution in neighborhoods where children and families will be crossing streets. The department said the end of daylight saving time will bring earlier sunsets and reduced visibility during evening commutes in the days ahead.