Dog bite fatality citations ::

U.S. dog bite fatality news reports and related materials are primarily collected by our nonprofit as events occur. Learn more about our data collection method or contact us for specific inquiries.

Citation data set impacted by Covid (2020-2024)

2024 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

2024 U.S. dog bite-related fatality citations are currently being recorded.

2023 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

2023 U.S. dog bite-related fatality citations are currently being reviewed.

2022 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations | See: 2022 Covid Impact Report

In 2022, over 870 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, as well as audio dispatch logs, photographs and certain police reports.

2021 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations | See: 2021 Covid Impact Report

In 2021, over 740 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, as well as audio dispatch logs, photographs and certain police reports.

2020 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations | See: 2020 Covid Impact Report

15 year citation data set (2005-2019)

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2005 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

Citations
  1. The lower rate of news reports in 2018 may be due to the lower rate of criminal charges filed. Only 6% of fatal dog maulings in 2018 resulted in charges, down from the 13-year average of 21%.