(COLORADO) —With Halloween approaching, pedestrians and motorists will need to share the road for an evening of trick-or-treating this Thursday, Oct. 31.

While it is tempting to let excited kids lead the way or take off without you, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is urging parents to participate as pedestrian superheroes. Nationally, Halloween is one of the deadliest days for pedestrians, with data showing the risk of a pedestrian fatality being 43%.

“Being close to home and having your kid walking in a group can give parents a false sense of security,” said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of CSP. “Nationally, Halloween has a frightening reputation for pedestrian fatalities, and any low light activity on our roadways raises risk.”

On top of that, most fatalities, 70%, occur in dark conditions. This Halloween, CSP and NHTSA offer these important tips to increase safety:

Parents should accompany children younger than 12.

Stay alert, avoid cell phone use and earbuds.

Go trick-or-treating before it is truly dark.

Wear something reflective or have your child carry a flashlight or glow stick.

Pedestrians shouldn’t assume they have the right of way. Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.

Make eye contact with drivers of oncoming vehicles to make sure they see you.

Children should stay on sidewalks instead of walking between cars or lawns.

“Kids love the magic of Halloween, so we all need to do our part to ensure they are practicing road and pedestrian safety,” said Packard. “Talk to your older kids and go with your younger ones. Being a good role model by crossing at intersections and wearing something bright shows them they can have fun and also do it safely.”