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5,200 Dog Attacks Hit USPS Workers Last Year

Dog attacks on USPS workers rose last year. See cities with most attacks.

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

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5,200 Dog Attacks Hit USPS Workers Last Year: Safety Tips for Pet Owners

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USPS Reports Top Cities for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers in 2025

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USPS Reported More Than 5,200 Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers Last Year—and This West Coast City Led the Pack

According to the USPS, more than 5,200 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs in 2025 alone.

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Ohio among states hit hardest as USPS warns of danger facing mail carriers

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Dayton ranks high for dog attacks on mail carriers; USPS launches awareness campaign

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NY ranks among states with the most dog attacks: USPS

In June, the USPS will launch a Dog Bite Awareness campaign to provide safety guidance for pet owners in protecting mail carriers.

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Oakland, SF ranked in top cities for dog attacks on mail carriers: USPS

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Louisville among top US cities with most dog attacks on postal workers

Dog Bite Claims Have Hit Record Highs. Here's What That Means for You

Every year, roughly 4.5 million people get bitten by dogs in the U.S. But it's the recent spike in severity and cost that's turning heads: ER visits for dog bites have jumped 15% between 2018 and

USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Month begins June 1st

Help protect U.S. Postal Workers this June with USPS’s National Dog Bite Awareness Month. In 2025, United States Postal Service employees experienced more than 5,000 dog attacks. A month-long campaign beginning on June 1st hopes to protect USPS employees from dog attacks.

Click2Houston

Dog bite? Here’s when to see a doctor, how to treat it and report it

CBS News 8

Here's how many dogs have bitten letter carriers in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO — The United States Postal Service just launched its annual dog bite awareness campaign. San Diego ranked eighth nationally for mail carrier attacks, with 60 incidents recorded countywide in 2025. Nationwide, postal workers suffered 5,200 dog ...

Psychology Today

Why Dogs May Bite, and How People Could Avoid It

Dog bites are a global public health problem. Much of what was known in 2017 is summarized in a book called Dog Bites: Comprehensive Data and Interdisciplinary Analyses. 1.2 I recently read a detailed ethological study by Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka and ...

Bethesda Magazine

Maryland Dog Bite Laws: What Victims Need to Know About Liability and Compensation

After receiving medical treatment, a dog bite victim should contact an experienced Maryland dog bite attorney for a free consultation.