USPS Workers Suffer Over 6,000 Dog Attacks n 2024, Led by Los Angeles and California

U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings in Northern Texas

Woodridge, VA, Letter Carrier George Hinton encounters a dog on his delivery route.   U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign starts June 1   NORTHERN TEXAS — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. As part of the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can …

Dog attacks on postal workers continue to increase in New Mexico, USPS data shows

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second year in a row, the number of dog attacks on postal workers in New Mexico increased, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Data from USPS shows there were 48 postal employees throughout New Mexico who were attacked by dogs in 2024, which is an increase from 45 in 2023 and 24 in 2022. In Albuquerque, the number of dog attacks decreased to 20 in 2024, compared to 26 in 2023. Across the country, there were m…

St. Petersburg among cities with greatest number of dog bite incidents: USPS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The United States Postal Service released its annual dog bite incident rankings Friday, and a Tampa Bay city was among the cities with the most dog attacks last year. The USPS said 38 cities comprise the top 20 localities with the greatest number of dog bite incidents. The organization said incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. Florida market manage…

Dog attacks on USPS workers rose last year. These cities saw the most attacks.

Incidents involving dog attacks against U.S. Postal Service workers rose to more than 6,000 cases last year, the USPS said.

USPS Campaign Tackles 6,000+ Dog Attacks - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service reported over 6,000 dog attack incidents involving its employees in 2024, prompting the launch of its 2025 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign on June 1, 2025. The month-long initiative, themed “Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track,” aims to educate dog owners on preventing attacks to ensure safe mail delivery. The campaign, promoted with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness, emphasizes responsible pet ownersh…

Houston is No. 2 in nation in dog attacks on postal workers, data shows

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – With dog attacks on postal workers climbing to more than 6,000 cases in the past year, the U.S. Postal Service is launching its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign beginning June 1. According to USPS data, Los Angeles recorded 77 dog attacks on postal workers in 2024, the highest number of any city in the country. Houston followed with 65 incidents, and Chicago ranked third with 57. RankCity, StateNumber of Attacks1L…