LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – With dog attacks on postal workers climbing to more than 6,000 cases in the past year, the U.S. Postal Service is launching its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign beginning June 1.

According to USPS data, Los Angeles led the way with 77 dog attacks on postal workers in 2024, the highest number of any city in the country.

Houston followed with 65 incidents, and Chicago ranked third with 57.

Indianapolis, meanwhile, came in 12th with 26 reported dog attacks on postal workers in 2024.

Nationwide, California led all states with 701 dog bite incidents. Texas ranked second, while Ohio came in third.

This year’s campaign, themed “Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track,” urges pet owners to take responsibility for keeping dogs properly restrained during mail d

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