There were more than 6,000 reports of dog attacks on Postal Service employees last year, the organization announced last week.
Here are the top 20 cities for reported dog bites in 2024, and the number of attacks:
• Los Angeles (77)
• Houston (65)
• Chicago (57)
• St. Louis (47)
• Cincinnati (44)
• Dallas (43)
• Kansas City, MO (40)
• Cleveland (40)
• San Diego (35)
• Denver (34)
• San Antonio (32)
• Philadelphia (32)
• Detroit (32)
• Columbus, OH (32)
• Minneapolis (30)
• Indianapolis (26)
• Phoenix (25)
• Memphis, TN (25)
• Omaha, NE (24)
• Louisville, KY (24)
Here are the top 10 states for reported dog bites in 2024, and the number of attacks:
• California (701)
• Texas (438)
• Ohio (350)
• Illinois (344)
• New York (322)
• Pennsylvania (316)
• Michigan (231)
• Florida (210)
• Missouri (207)
• North Carolina (169)
The theme of this year’s campaign is “Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track.” Although USPS has released a list of the cities and states where most attacks occur, the campaign’s organizers said the Postal Service works to ensure employees’ safety in all communities.
