USPS Reveals List of States with Most Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Thousands of United States Postal Service (USPS) employees suffered dog attacks across the country in 2025, with Denver ranking third for the highest incidents. To combat these attacks, USPS launched the awareness campaign 'Don't Turn Your Back on Dog Bite Prevention' on Monday, June 1, sharing guidelines to help dog owners protect mail carriers and ensure safe mail delivery. 'Preventing dog-related incidents requires constant and shared vigilance. This campaign reinforces a vital truth: animal behavior can change in an instant; however, proactive awareness from both our mail carriers and the customers we serve can prevent painful injuries before they occur,' said Leeann Theriault, employee safety and health awareness manager. Over 5,200 employees were bitten by dogs throughout the United States. Which states had the highest incidence? California: 673, Texas: 358, Ohio: 287, New York: 269, Pennsylvania: 267, Illinois: 260, Florida: 183, Missouri: 182, Michigan: 174, Indiana: 159. Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, San Antonio, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, and Miami were among the cities where mail carriers experienced the most dog bites in 2025.
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