Newly released rankings list Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas as the most dangerous places for postal workers in regards to dog attacks.
According to NBC Dallas Fort Worth, the cities rank 7th and 16th on the U.S. Postal Service's list of top 30 municipalities where canines have mauled postal workers.
Approximately 5,581 postal workers suffered dog bites in 2013 - these included 45 in Dallas and 26 in Fort Worth.
A Postal Service Manager of Safety told NBC dog bites are a common problem that people shouldn't take lightly.
"There's a myth we often hear at the Postal Service," said Postal Service Manager of Safety Linda DeCarlo. "Don't worry - my dog won't bite. Dog attacks are a nationwide issue and not just a postal problem. Any dog can bite and all attacks are preventable through responsible pet ownership."
The postal service released the information as part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which takes place from May 18 to 24.
The U.S. Postal Service, along with medical professionals, veterinarians and insurance companies all collaborated to stress that dog bites can be avoided.
The postal service told NBC that dogs bite 4.5 million Americans annually.
According to NBC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states 50 percent of victims include children.
DeCarlo also gave NBC three ways dog owners can prevent their animals from attacking postal workers when delivering mail.
Dog owners should keep their animal in a closed door room prior to opening their front door - this will prevent the dog from jumping through screen or glass doors. Parents can also tell their children to secure the dog and remind them to not accept mail from the postman when the animal is around, since it might feel the need to protect the child from a dangerous predicament.
The postal service may ask dog owners to get their mail from a sorting facility if animals prevent postmen from delivering.
