Below, we’ll go over some of the biggest concerns around jumping in leaf piles and what you can do to be as safe as possible while soaking up the autumn season. LWA/GettyImagesSimilarly, you want to avoid any leaf piles raked onto the curb or otherwise near roads. It’s better to be safe than sorry and only interact with leaf piles far removed from any moving vehicles. So is jumping in leaf piles safe? Jumping in leaf piles, like many other outdoor activities, poses risks.