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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 reviewed.

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

In 2020, over 580 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.

15 year citation data set (2005-2019)

2019 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2019, over 1,125 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.

2018 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2018, over 660 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.1

2017 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2017, over 1,030 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.

2016 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2016, over 865 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, in addition to photographs, screen captures and certain police reports.

2015 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2015, nearly 720 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, in addition to photographs, screen captures and certain police reports.

2014 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2014, over 855 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, in addition to photographs, screen captures and social media content.

2013 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2013, over 610 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, in addition to photographs, screen captures and certain police reports.

2012 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2012, over 500 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, in addition to photographs, screen captures and certain police reports.

2011 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2011, over 305 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, in addition to photographs, screen captures and video screen captures.

2010 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2010, over 290 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national news sources, in addition to photographs, screen captures and video screen captures.

2009 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2009, over 255 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national print and television news sources, as well as photographs and video screen captures.

2008 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2008, over 150 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national print and television news sources, as well as photographs and video screen captures.

2007 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2007, over 230 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national print and television news sources, as well as photographs and video screen captures.

2006 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2006, over 180 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national print and television news sources, as well as photographs and video screen captures.

2005 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations

In 2005, over 240 dog bite-related fatality news reports were collected from local, regional and national print and television news sources, as well as photographs and video screen captures.

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  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%.