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.

2021 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations
2021 U.S. dog bite-related fatality news reports are currently being recorded.

2020 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations
In 2020, less than 580 dog bite-related fatality news reports were obtained, a steep reduction from pre-Covid. In response, our nonprofit sent out 30 FOIAs to law enforcement and coroner offices.

2019 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations
In 2019, over 1,115 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 655 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 1,025 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 850 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 840 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 600 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 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.

2006 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Citations
In 2006, over 200 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.

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%.