In the 15-year period of 2005 through 2019, canines killed 521 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 66% (346) of these deaths. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. | More »
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.
2024 U.S. dog bite-related fatality citations are currently being recorded.
2023 U.S. dog bite-related fatality citations are currently being reviewed.
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.
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.
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.
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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