Urban emergencies are hard to avoid. Traffic emergency response after an incident plays an important role in reducing losses and is a key link in urban emergency management. However, the traditional traffic management methods have been difficult to face the complicated conditions and requirements in such problems. The introduction of Internet of Things and data mining technology to establish a traffic emergency response system under urban emergencies can significantly improve the level of urban emergency response and realize efficient intensive management. The system mainly includes sub-systems, such as personnel evacuation data collection system, vehicle operation data collection system, rescue material distribution data collection system, personnel settlement place data collection system, traffic bayonet intelligent identification system, etc. It also devises the working programs for command management, personnel evacuation and disaster disposal in case of emergency, and improves the urban emergency support management system. With the support of Internet of Things and the data mining technology, the traffic emergency response system can timely and accurately control the flowing information of personnel and vehicles, quickly and conveniently resettle personnel and vehicles, effectively carry out follow-up rescue work, effectively improve rescue efficiency and improve the level of urban management.INDEX TERMS Internet of Things, data mining, emergencies, emergency rescue, system design.