I was wondering about the crosses we see on roadsides?

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NeLLie

I live in Massachusetts and they do it here too. I would say it happens everywhere.

Leather and Lace

I've traveled to almost every state and have seen them all over. Some states seem to have regulations about what type of memorial and the location. Crosses seem more common in the south, but they are all over.

mia

they do it in pa

wildmick21

No, I think this occurs all across the country. I see tham all the time here in Maine and New Hampshire. A few in Canada as wel.

Impossible Brutality

There are about 15 crosses at the intersection I cross every day in my small Ohio town.

Connie B

I think it's done all over. I'm in the Chicago area and, unfortunately, you see them quite a bit.

jvr1

I live in Oregon and there is crosses on the side of the road here also. Sometimes people plant flowers around it also. Some of the sites are very maintained with different flowers and decorations according to various holidays. Im glad you asked this because I always thought this was only done here. haha.

WayMoreParsecs

Yes. This is done as a reverent gesture to those that are no longer counted among the living. It also serves as a reminder for us all to remain vigilant.

The West Coast Avenger

California yes

This is farily comment thoughout the US, I think I have been to almost every state and seen it in most of them. The one thing that I have noticed is that while I have seen it in the past, it is much more common now. Someone told me that it was a Hispanic custom so I wonder if that has something to do with the increase in these that I have noticed over the last 10 years but I know that it isn't only Hispanics who do this.

sassy gall

You see them here in VA too.I am a true Virginia gal.

lestermount

That practice started in Texas by Hispanics. They are building a small shrine to a relative or friend, now it is done by others as well.

London Catlover

I live in Canada and we do the same thing at accident sites here too.

Frank

I live in Texas and it is part of the culture here too.

suzypjs2000

I live in upstate new york and they do it here it is like a reminder of who what where and a place where their loved ones passed away or wrecked i have seen where every year at this one spot on the anniverary of the man dying they lay flowers and light a candle in that spot where the cross is

spiritwalker

I put up crosses for my Daughter-in-law, her brother, and their 2 freinds, when a joy ride turned tragic. All 4 were killed instantly. Burnt beyond recognition. It is a reminder for young people about the dangers of joy riding, and a place I can talk to them when I want to. Their joy ride was called Bump Jumping, yep they jump right into a tree.

The Enlightened One

People do this all over the place. I am from mississippi and people do it there. I have been to texas, and they do it there.
pretty much everywhere.

Lex Talionis

I think this is pretty common, a marker is what it is.

Grand pa

We have them in Canada

We have them here too in the Capital District of upstate NY. Not just car accidents but for any kind of tragic death.

sharkysyd

I live in New York state and we see them here a lot too.

Marquise Concierge & Lfstyl Mgr

Hi there - Marquise Concierge & Lifestyle Management, LLC, www.marquiseconcierge.com has the answer for you..

Generally it is in all states - it is a sign of remembrance and for those who drive carelessly around the area, to remind them, incidence has taken place there...

DisneyBride

Yes I think they are all over the United States. I know there are a lot of them in the midwest where I live. Some states may have regulations about how big they can be or how close to the road but I think you are allowed to do it everywhere.

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