Pumpkin Carving Injuries are Most Likely to Take Place This Week

Your thumb and index finger are the digits you're most likely to cut!

Here’s a scary stat for Halloween: 46% of all pumpkin-related knife injuries will happen this week. A study found there are about 2,000 a year in the U.S., and that’s people who end up in the ER. 84% of them happen in October. November is next at 11%. Experts say even adults should really be using those orange pumpkin-carving knives. They’re a lot safer than a real knife. For kids under 10, think about painting pumpkins instead.

Here are a few more stats to help keep you safe. Teenagers and pre-teens are the most likely to cut themselves. The last three days leading up to Halloween will see the most injuries and finally, your thumb and index finger are the digits you’re most likely to cut.