Memorial Signs

Remembering Lives Lost:
Larimer County's Tribute to Victims of Fatal Crashes

The Larimer County Memorial Signing Program honors people who have lost their lives in car accidents on county-maintained roads outside city limits by placing a sign at or near the crash site. These signs serve as a tribute to the victims and a reminder for everyone to drive safely.

To qualify for the Memorial Signing Program, the following must be true:

  • The accident happened within the last 6 years
  • The accident occurred on a County-maintained main road
  • The accident resulted in a death
  • No immediate family member objects, in writing, to the memorial sign
  • If the person who died was an intoxicated driver (from alcohol or drugs), the sign will say "Sponsored by (family name or applicant)" and will not include the driver's name

A non-refundable fee of $200.00 is required at the time of application.

An immediate family member can request a memorial sign by filling out an application form. Immediate family is defined as:

  • Spouse
  • Child
  • Stepchild
  • Brother
  • Stepbrother
  • Sister
  • Stepsister
  • Mother
  • Stepmother
  • Father
  • Stepfather

A non-family member can request a memorial sign if they have written permission from an immediate family member of the person who passed away.

Submit

  • completed application form
  • one-time, non-refundable $200 fee

Review and Approval

Larimer County will review the application and accident report within 30 days (additional documentation may be required). The sign will be ordered, made, delivered, and installed within 60 days of approval

If you would like to receive an application form, please send an email with your request and we will be happy to assist you.

Sign Location and Maintenance

  • Sign will only be installed on County-maintained roads
  • Larimer County will decide the exact location of the sign
  • The sign will be placed on one side of the road, facing traffic, close to the crash location
  • If the sign is damaged, the County will replace it one time at no cost to the applicant

Sign Removal

  • The sign will stay in place for three years from the date it is first installed
  • One three-year extension may be requested. Larimer County will remove the sign after three years (or six years with the extension). The applicant can request to have the sign panel given to them. The applicant must pick up the sign panel within 6 months.
  • The applicant or any immediate family member can request the sign's removal in writing at any time

One of the following message may be chosen by the applicant:

  • Please Drive Safely
  • Please Ride Safely
  • Seat Belts Save Lives
  • Please Watch for Pedestrians
  • Please Watch for Bicyclists
  • Don’t Drink and Drive
  • Don’t Drink and Ride
  • “In Memory Of (Name of Fatality)” or
  • “Sponsored By (Name)”

An additional plaque will be placed below the sign with the words:

  • “In Memory Of (Name of Fatality)” or
  • “Sponsored By (Name)”

If there are multiple fatalities, additional names can be added to the plaque.


Engineering Department - Traffic Operations

Attn Traffic Operations
200 West Oak Street, Suite 3000
P.O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190

(970) 498-5707
Email
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