Ahead of the Fourth of July, one of the busiest travel weeks during the summer, Pilot Flying J analyzed what food and drinks people are purchasing on the road in each state. Some make sense, like a gallon of water in the blazing state of Arizona. Other states’ food preferences are more of a head scratcher. 

The Pilot Flying J food map is a fun glimpse into the variety of appetites within this country.

I would not glean too much from it though. As a lifelong Missourian, I have no idea why corn dogs are the top food in the state. And why is a hot dog the No. 1 food in New York? Is the state known for their hot dogs, or is that just New York City?

For example, as a Kansas City resident since birth, I have access to the best BBQ in the world (this is an objective fact, by the way). Accordingly, I’m not buying a BBQ sandwich at a gas station or truck stop, but folks from St. Louis might.

People in Mississippi are thriftier, with a cup of ice leading the Magnolia State.

Some more fun food and drink stats from PFJ:

• Coffee is ranked in the top five in every state
• Bananas are a big deal in 37 states, including Florida, Texas, Georgia and Indiana, which each sold more than 300,000 in 2017
• Preferred pizza? Pepperoni.

What’s your favorite food to pick up during stops?

Source: https://tandemthoughts.landlinemag.com/life-on-the-road/whats-favorite-food-eat-road/