Below are lists of notable fatal dog attacks in the United States reported by the news media, published in scholarly papers, or mentioned through other sources.

Dec 31, 2025 · Fatal dog attacks - breeds, statistics, and studies. According to CDC data, there are an average of 43 fatal dog attacks each year in the United States. Since 2016, over 80 breeds and …

Aug 9, 2025 · Discover the critical 2025 dog bite statistics by breed. Understand state-specific fatalities and risks to stay informed and safe around dogs.

Apr 17, 2026 · Other two fatalities probably also by pit bull, but this remains unconfirmed DES MOINES, Iowa; NEWARK, New Jersey; KAUNAKAKAI, Hawaii; YAKAMA NATION, Washington; AURORA, …

Aug 21, 2025 · In 2019, 50 dog attacks resulted in human death: 13 child victims, 3 victims (ages 10-18) and 34 adult victims. The state of California had the most dog bite-related fatalities in 2019 with 9 …

Oct 22, 2025 · Discover the latest U.S. dog bite statistics including fatal attacks by breed and state, medical treatment data, and insurance claim costs. Learn which dogs cause the most severe bites.

Jun 6, 2024 · In the past decade, the number of fatal dog attacks more than doubled, from an average of roughly 40 a year to nearly 100 after the pandemic hit, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

Oct 15, 2025 · According to CDC data, an average of 43 fatal dog attacks occur each year in the United States. These incidents most often affect adults (~50%), followed by children (~40%) and infants …

Nov 8, 2024 · In the 21st century, however, the same traits that made them useful, such as size, aggressiveness, and bite strength, can also make them dangerous. Explore dog attack statistics by …

4 days ago · Portland Infant Killed in Fatal Dog Attack at Family Home PORTLAND, TENNESSEE (Smoky Barn News) – A tragic incident claimed the life of an infant Monday morning when a family …