Virginia ranks 15th in dogs biting mail carriers

The big picture: Dogs attacked more than 5,300 USPS workers last year.

• California saw the most canine bites, with 675 carriers attacked. Texas was second (404), followed by New York (321).

How we ranked: Virginia came in 15th in the nation for dog bites on the list.

Of note: A high ranking is bad, at least if you want your mail.

Go deeper: USPS advice on how to help.