Jun 2, 2026 - News
Mail carrier dog bites drop in Houston
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Houston-area mail carriers were bitten by dogs 44 times in 2025, new USPS data reveals.
Zoom out: The Bayou City ranked fourth nationwide for the number of dog-bite incidents last year, with Denver (45), Dallas (50) and Los Angeles (70) reporting more.
- That's based on overall incidents and doesn't reflect those cities' populations — canine or otherwise.
The big picture: Houston usually ranks in the top two on the list of worst cities for mail carrier dog bites with an average of 62.4 bite incidents per year from 2010 to 2024.
- Last year's fourth place is the lowest Houston has ranked since 2012.
The bottom line: The agency's safety manager, Leeann Theriault, said: "Preventing dog-related incidents requires constant, shared vigilance."