Impact of I-95 on Human Trafficking 

While Interstate 95 is a primary trafficking corridor in Connecticut, Interstates 91 and 84 also play a role by connecting urban centers, labor markets, and transportation hubs across the state. Together, these routes give traffickers greater mobility and access, which they exploit.

Interstate 95 (I-95) is a vital transportation corridor linking Connecticut to New York City and Boston. It supports commerce, tourism, and daily travel. But its scale and constant movement can also be exploited by traffickers. 

Why I-95 Matters

Traffickers rely on movement and anonymity. Major highways like I-95 make it easier to move victims quickly across city and state lines, rotate locations to avoid detection, and blend trafficking activity into routine travel and business operations.

Connecticut Communities Along I-95

In Connecticut, I-95 runs through densely populated areas in Fairfield and New Haven counties, where high visitor volume, transportation access, and service-based industries intersect. These conditions can create opportunities for trafficking to occur unnoticed.

Business Settings Along the Corridor

Trafficking reports in Connecticut have involved common business settings found along I-95, including hotels and motels, restaurants, construction sites, domestic work, and illicit massage businesses. These businesses are not the cause of trafficking, but they are where trafficking can intersect with legitimate economic activity.

What This Means for Businesses

Businesses operating along or near I-95 may encounter trafficking situations without realizing it. Awareness helps businesses recognize warning signs, respond appropriately, and protect employees, customers, and operations. Preparedness, not suspicion, is the goal.

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