As Halloween approaches, kids and parents all across Acadiana and Louisiana are getting geared up to hit neighborhoods to trick-or-treat and fill their bags full of delicious candy.

According to a new study, you're definitely going to want to keep a sharp eye peeled as you and the kids roam the streets, because a new study released Louisiana is in the top 5 riskiest states for trick-or-treaters.

What is the word "Risky" referring to when it comes to trick-or-treating?

"The Ladah Law Firm conducted research from data collected by the Governor's Highway Safety Association on pedestrian traffic deaths in 2023.

The data was calculated per capita to find each state's total number of pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents."

Louisiana ranks fifth with 3.09 deaths per 100,000 residents, which breaks down to a staggering 145 pedestrian deaths for Halloween 2023.

Below are the states that have a high risk of trick-or-treaters being hit by a car on Halloween via ladahlaw.com -

1. New Mexico -- 4.69 pedestrian traffic deaths per 100,000 people.

2. Florida -- 3.49 pedestrian traffic deaths per 100,000 people.

3. South Carolina -- 3.46 pedestrian traffic deaths per 100,000 people.

4. Nevada -- 3.38 pedestrian traffic deaths per 100,000 people.

5. Louisiana -- 3.09 pedestrian traffic deaths per 100,000 people.

6. District of Columbia -- 2.98 pedestrian traffic deaths per 100,000 people.

7. Arizona and Mississippi -- 2.96 pedestrian traffic deaths per 100,000 people.

Halloween can be exciting for kids, but it's important to take safety precautions to reduce the risk of accidents, especially when it comes to traffic safety during trick-or-treating.

Make sure your child's costume includes bright colors, reflective tape, or glow-in-the-dark accessories so they are easily visible to drivers.

Opt for face paint or makeup instead of masks, which can obstruct vision, making it harder for kids to see traffic.

Equip kids with flashlights or glow sticks to improve visibility for both them and drivers.

Encourage them to use their flashlights while crossing streets to catch the attention of drivers.

Plan a trick-or-treating route in well-lit neighborhoods where there are sidewalks, and try to choose streets with lower traffic to minimize exposure to moving vehicles.

Always walk on sidewalks where available. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic on the far left side of the road.

Kids should avoid running from house to house across the street without looking first.

Have a happy and safe Halloween, and you can read about this survey at ladahlaw.com.