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
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Larimer County will provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance. Services can be arranged with at least seven business days' notice. Please email us at eng-general@co.larimer.co.us or by calling (970) 498-5700 or Relay Colorado 711. "Walk-in" requests for auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.
