Detroit Ranks High For Mail Carriers Attacked By Dogs, Study Says

DETROIT — Detroit is among the nation's leaders when it comes to mail carriers being attacked by dogs, a study from the U.S. Postal Service said.

In 2021, 34 mail carriers were bitten by dogs in Detroit, placing the city ninth overall in the study's rankings.

The study is part of a U.S. Postal Service campaign that runs from Sunday through Saturday, reminding pet owners to secure their dogs.

The theme is, "The USPS Delivers for America — Deliver for Us by Restraining Your Dog."

"Every year, thousands of postal employees are attacked by dogs as they deliver America’s mail," USPS Employee Safety and Health Awareness Manager Leeann Theriault said. "And while it’s a dog’s natural instinct to protect their family and home, we ask all customers to act responsibly by taking safety precautions with their dogs while the mail is being delivered."

Officials in the study also reminded pet owners to secure their dog when a letter carrier comes to their home by keeping the dog inside the house or behind a fence, away from the door or in another room or on a leash.

Top ten cities with the most mail carriers bitten by dogs in 2021:

1. Cleveland, 58
2. Houston, 54
3. Kansas City, 48
4. Los Angeles, 44
5. Louisville, 42
6. Dallas, 38
7. St. Louis, 36
8. Chicago, 35
9. Detroit, 34
10. Philadelphia, 32