Average annual ACL injury rate

The National ACL Injury Coalition reviewed injury data for 12 major girls and boys sports over five three-year periods from 2007 to 2022, as supplied by certified athletic trainers in the High School RIO surveillance program. The average annual ACL injury rate grew 25.9% to 7.3 injuries per 100,000 athlete exposures over the span of the five intervals.

Chart: Derek Turner / CT Insider Source: Project Play