I-10, the southernmost cross-country interstate in the United States, spans 2,460 miles from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. Its proximity to the Mexico border and connection of major urban centers makes it particularly significant.
Key metropolitan areas along I-10, including Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans, have reported numerous cases, with Texas sections showing particularly high activity levels.
The I-20 corridor spans 1,535 miles from Kent, Texas to Florence, South Carolina. This highway is notable for connecting several major southern cities, with Atlanta serving as a major hub where multiple interstates converge.
The stretch between Dallas and Atlanta sees particularly high levels of trafficking activity, with cases frequently documented at truck stops and motels along this route.
Running 2,555 miles from Barstow, California to Wilmington, North Carolina, I-40 serves as a major east-west artery through the southern center of the country. Major concerns center around urban areas like Memphis, Nashville, and Oklahoma City.
The highway's connection to multiple other interstates creates numerous trafficking routes through the middle of the country.
Extending 1,919 miles from Miami to Maine, I-95 serves as the main artery of the East Coast. This interstate connects major population centers, including Miami, Jacksonville, Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston.
The corridor's alignment with the eastern seaboard and connection to major ports makes it particularly susceptible to trafficking activity.
The I-5 corridor spans 1,381 miles along the West Coast, connecting Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. Major cities along this route include San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Portland, and Seattle.
The highway's position between two international borders and connection to major ports makes it a significant corridor, with elevated activity reported in California's Central Valley and near border regions.
