Bad dogs! Columbus in top 10 for mail carrier attacks
It's not just a pop culture stereotype, per USPS data. Columbus, Ohio, has been named the 10th-highest city in the nation for dog attacks on postal workers, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The total of 33 attacks occurred at Columbus addresses in 2023, up from 13th in 2022 and 11th in 2021. Los Angeles topped the list with 65 attacks in 2025, followed by Houston, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cleveland. Dog bites are a significant liability, with the average cost per insurance claim for a dog bite at $64,555. Nationwide, dog attacks increased by about 9%, to 5,800 last year.
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It's not just an old-fashioned pop culture stereotype — Columbus' number of dog attacks on postal workers has landed us on an unwelcome top 10 list. By the numbers: The U.S. Postal Service reports 33 attacks at Columbus addresses in 2023, the 10th-highest total in the nation.
• That's up from 13th place in 2022 and 11th in 2021.
• Los Angeles topped the list with 65 in 2023, followed by Houston (56), Chicago (48), St. Louis (46) and Cleveland (44).
Threat level: Dog bites are a big liability. USPS says the average cost per insurance claim for a dog bite is $64,555.
Zoom out: Nationwide, dog attacks on postal workers increased by about 9%, to 5,800 last year.
• It's an unfortunate reminder to secure your pets at mail delivery time.