Overview

• Los Angeles led U.S. cities with 77 postal worker attacks last year, followed by Houston with 65 incidents
• California reported the highest state total at 701 dog attacks, with Texas ranking second at 438
• Nationwide dog bite incidents against USPS employees have climbed from 5,300 in 2022 to over 6,000 in 2024
• The nine-day campaign runs June 1–9 under the slogan “Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track” and shares prevention tips online
• Postal carriers receive animal-encounter training, can suspend delivery to unsafe addresses and dog owners may face liability for medical and wage costs after an attack