Incidents involving dog attacks against U.S. Postal Service workers rose to more than 6,000 cases last year — a jump of at least 200 cases since 2023, the USPS said. California saw the greatest number of incidents involving dog attacks, with 701 in 2024. Texas ranked second with 438 incidents, followed by Ohio with 350 incidents, the USPS said in a news release Thursday. Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, Missouri and North Carolina rounded out the top 10 states with the most dog incidents.
Main Idea: The United States Postal Service said dog attacks on mail carriers rose again last year, topping 6,000 incidents nationwide.
Key Points:
More dog attacks on USPS workers can delay mail service and raise injury risks for postal workers and households waiting for deliveries.
USPS safety warnings may help dog owners secure pets and prevent bites, making neighborhoods safer for mail carriers.
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One of the top 10 states listed for dog-attack incidents.
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