The U.S. Postal Service reported more than 5,200 dog attacks on postal workers nationwide over the past year [1].
These figures highlight a persistent safety risk for federal employees and signal a need for increased pet owner accountability to prevent workplace injuries.
The data, which covers the previous year through 2025, identifies several cities with high rates of incidents [2]. Denver, Colorado, is listed among the top cities for these attacks [2]. The USPS released the information to bring attention to the frequency of these encounters and to advise residents on safety protocols [1].
Postal workers face these risks daily as they navigate residential neighborhoods. The agency said that dog owners should keep their pets restrained or secured when mail carriers are delivering to the home to avoid dangerous confrontations [1].
While the report focuses on national trends, the specific identification of cities like Denver suggests regional variations in how pets are managed or how carriers interact with local animals [2]. The USPS said that public cooperation is essential to reducing the number of injuries recorded in its annual data [1].
“More than 5,200 dog attacks on postal workers nationwide in the past year”
The release of city-specific data allows the USPS to target safety campaigns in high-risk areas. By naming hotspots like Denver, the agency shifts the focus from individual carrier caution to a broader demand for municipal and homeowner responsibility in ensuring worker safety.
